Your body doesn't always give clear warning, cautions CEO in a long LinkedIn post after spending 4 days in ICU

Amit Mishra , founder and CEO of Dazeinfo Media and Research, has shared a powerful message on LinkedIn after spending four days in the ICU due to a sudden health crisis. Mishra’s ordeal began with an unexpected nosebleed while working on his laptop, which quickly escalated into a life-threatening situation as his blood pressure surged to 230 mmHg—a dangerously high level.


In his LinkedIn post, Mishra recounted the harrowing experience, describing how he was rushed to the hospital and admitted to the ICU. Despite undergoing a series of tests, including ECG, ECHO, and angiography, doctors were unable to pinpoint the cause of his blood pressure spike and subsequent drop. Mishra emphasized that his condition came as a shock, as he had no prior symptoms or medical history of hypertension.

Mishra expressed gratitude to the medical team at Apollo Hospital for their swift action and credited them with giving him a "second chance" to focus on his well-being. He concluded his post with a heartfelt reminder: "Listen to your body. Don’t wait for a wake-up call like mine."


Read Amit Mishra’s complete LinkedIn post here

Lazy Saturday, working relaxed on Laptop, sudden start of nose bleed, becomes unstoppable, white washbasin turned red, thick cotton cloth soaked in blood, fearing of syncing in coma, lands in ICU. My horrific weekend !!


By the time I rushed to Apollo Hospital, I had lost a significant amount of blood. The emergency team struggled for 20 minutes before temporarily stopping the bleeding. But then came the real shock - my blood pressure was 230. No headaches, no dizziness, no warnings, no history of BP, just an unexpected crisis.


I was immediately shifted to the ICU, where doctors worked to bring my BP down. By late night, things seemed under control, but the next morning, as I tried to walk inside the ICU, I suddenly fainted. My BP had dropped drastically this time, leaving doctors puzzled. What followed were four days of all kind of tests - ECG, LFT, ECHO, cholesterol, and even a painful angiography - but surprisingly, everything came out fine.


The big question: How did my BP shoot up so high and suddenly dropped without warning?

While I am still under treatment, need to go through few more test, this experience left me with some important learnings:


- Your body doesn’t always give clear warnings. High BP, stress, and health risks can be silent killers. Regular checkups are a must.

- Work is important, but health is non-negotiable. We often ignore small signs, thinking we’re fine, until we’re not.

- Emergency preparedness matters. Knowing what to do in a crisis (and where the nearest hospital is) can save lives.


- Medical science still has mysteries. Even after 15+ tests, the cause of my BP spike remains unknown. But what’s clear is that taking care of one’s health is not an option. it’s a necessity.

I am grateful to the incredible team at Apollo Hospitals for their quick action, and to my family, friends, and well-wishers for their support. Just came back home yesterday, and I’m taking this as a second chance to prioritize what truly matters - health.


Since I have lost a lot of blood, doctors have advised me complete rest. Feeling damn weakness. Sorry, as I am not able to pickup calls or revert back on mails. Hopefully, back to action from the next week.


If you’re reading this, let this be your reminder: Listen to your body. Don’t wait for a wake-up call like mine.