Caroline Savage died in 2024 from fecal peritonitis, a leaking of fecal matter into the abdominal cavity that was caused by perforation of part of her intestines. (Susannah Savage via SWNS)
A grandmother died after developing sudden and severe pain following an increase in the dose of her Mounjaro shot, an inquest has heard.
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Caroline Savage and her husband former district councillor Jeremy Savage. (Susannah Savage via SWNS)
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Caroline Savage's death and how it's connected to her taking a weight loss drug is being investigated. (Susannah Savage via SWNS)
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