Nicola Nichols , 25 , suffered from a mild case of flu seven years ago . Afterwards she started vomiting 50 times a day and could n't eat or drink . She was diagnosed with gastroparesis ; paralysis of the stomach muscles . The condition is caused by an infection in the gut that causes inflammation which can lead to ulcers on the lining of the intestines. She gave birth to two healthy children despite not being able to eat for two . The feeding meant her hair fell out but she says she is 'luckier than most '
Nicola Nichols , 25 , suffered from a mild case of flu seven years ago . Afterwards she started vomiting 50 times a day and could n't eat or drink . She was diagnosed with gastroparesis ; paralysis of the stomach muscles . Her intestines failed and she now has to be fed through a tube to her blood . She gave birth to two healthy children despite not being able to eat for two . The feeding meant her hair fell out but she says she is 'luckier than most '