Ireland and Ulster flanker Chris Henry requires ‘specialist medical opinion'
Tuesday 18 November 2014 21:41, UK
Chris Henry requires ‘specialist medical opinion’ after it was revealed on Monday that the Ulster flanker missed Ireland’s recent international against South Africa because of a blocked blood vessel in his brain.
Henry was withdrawn from the starting line-up to face the Springboks on November 8 after feeling ill on the morning of the match.
It was originally thought he was suffering from a viral problem and was initially diagnosed as having a severe migraine.
However, the Irish RFU has now reported that he suffered "a temporary blockage of a small blood vessel in his brain."
They also said in a statement the flanker was recovering at home but needs to undergo further investigation but the IRFU could not predict how long he may be sidelined for.
The statement reads: "Chris suffered some weakness on the morning of the South Africa game and a viral illness was suspected, he recovered quickly and the initial diagnosis was of severe migraine.
"Further tests, however, have shown he suffered a temporary blockage of a small blood vessel in his brain.
"He is at home now and is well but needs further investigation and specialist opinion."
