Kirsty Storrie, 41, passed away at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary on October 7 after she was treated for a perforated bowel.
Kirsty Storrie’s family are demanding answers. (Image: Supplied)
A mum died in hospital hours after her family say she was given an operation she did not need.
Kirsty Storrie, 41, passed away at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary on October 7 after she was treated for a perforated bowel.
Her loved ones claim medics later admitted they found no evidence of the condition and could only tell them that her heart had suddenly stopped.
The mum-of-two, from Barmulloch in Glasgow, had been suffering from vomiting symptoms since August and was first diagnosed with a viral infection.
By early September, she was passing blood and went to A&E, but her family have told how doctors decided that the issue was being handled by her GP and sent her away.
Around two weeks later, she returned to hospital by ambulance and was reportedly told she had Crohn’s disease or colitis – both inflammatory diseases of the bowel.
Kirsty’s family were told her heart suddenly stopped. (Image: Supplied)
Then, four days after she returned home, Kirsty was in excruciating pain and went back to hospital where surgeons carried out an operation for a perforated bowel.
Her brother John Paul, 31, told the Record doctors later said they had given her the wrong treatment.
Kirsty tragically died one day later.
John Paul said: “We could all see how unwell Kirsty was. She as practically bedbound when she was at home and my mum was looking after her young daughters.
“She went to the GP and hospital multiple times so I firmly believe if they had taken her seriously at the start she would still be alive today.
“She should never have been let out when she was in with suspected Crohn’s disease or colitis, but even when she went back in and had the surgery for what they thought was a perforated bowel, they still didn’t know what was wrong with her.
John-Paul and Kirsty. (Image: Supplied)
“The night after the surgery, she had to be admitted to intensive care because her breathing had become really laboured.
“Then her lung collapsed and the doctor’s were openly telling our family they had been treating her for the wrong thing.
“It seemed like a guessing game at that point and nobody knew what was happening.”
The following afternoon, John Paul was on his way back to the hospital when his mum called to say Kirsty had died.
He said: “Time just stood still. My whole world collapsed at that point.”
The devastated brother has now vowed to fight for answers for Kirsty’s girls Channing, 14, and Taite, 7, while the family wait to find out her cause of death.
Kirsty with her youngest daughter, Taite. (Image: Supplied)
He continued: “My two nieces have lost their mum so we won’t rest until we get answers.
“Surely the doctors should have been exploring all options before it got too late.
“I’ve now lost all faith in the NHS.”
Police Scotland has since confirmed it is probing Kirsty’s death.
A spokesperson said: “On Friday, October, 2026, we were informed of the death of a 41-year-old woman within Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Enquiries are ongoing.”
John-Paul with Channing. (Image: Supplied)
A Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service added: “The Procurator Fiscal has received a report on the death of a 41-year-old woman in Glasgow on 7 October 2026.
“An investigation into the death is ongoing and significant developments will be shared with the family.”
An NHSGGC spokesperson said: “While we cannot discuss the details of any patient’s care, we would like once again to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Ms Storrie.
“Throughout a patient’s time with us, we endeavour to keep relatives fully informed about the nature of a patient’s condition and the treatment they are undergoing.
“We are sorry that relatives still have questions about Ms Storrie’s care, and we would encourage them to contact their clinical team so we can discuss their concerns in more detail.”
A fundraising page has been created to help with Kirsty’s funeral costs. Donations can be made here.
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