Travis Barker feeling ‘much better’ after life-threatening pancreatitis

Travis Barker is feeling "much better" after being hospitalised with "life-threatening" pancreatitis.

The Blink-182 drummer has been undergoing "intensive treatment" since he was taken to Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles last week (June 28) after being stricken by "excruciating pain" following a routine procedure.

He explained on his Instagram Story: "I went in for an endoscopy Monday feeling great. But after dinner, I developed excruciating pain and have been hospitalised ever since.

"During the endoscopy, I had a very small polyp removed right in a very sensitive area, usually handled by specialists, which unfortunately damaged a critical pancreatic drainage tube. This resulted in severe life-threatening pancreatitis.

"I am so very, very grateful that with intensive treatment, I am currently much better."

The 46-year-old musician's wife, Kourtney Kardashian, also reflected on the "scary and emotional" week the couple had.

She wrote on her own Instagram Story: "Oh what a scary and emotional week it has been. Our health is everything and sometimes we take for granted how quickly it can change. Travis and I went in for a routine endoscopy together and he ended up with severe, life-threatening pancreatitis."

The Kardashians star said they were "so touched and appreciative" for the support they have received and expressed her thanks to Travis' medical team.

She added: "I am so grateful to God for healing my husband, for all of your prayers for him and for us, for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support. I am so touched and appreciative.

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"I am so, so thankful to our specialists, doctors, and nurses at Cedars Sinai for taking such wonderful care of my husband and me during our stay."

She then wrote in another post: "It's crazy how sometimes words could never truly express the gratitude or feelings I have inside of me."

Travis was pictured being taken to hospital in a wheelchair earlier this week, and it was claimed at the time he was barely able to walk due to the pain he was in.

A source said: "Kourtney was worried yesterday. They both were.

"Travis was suffering from extreme stomach pain and could barely walk."