Gemma Oaten diagnosed with rare condition

OHMYGOSSIP — Gemma Oaten has been diagnosed with a rare kidney condition.
The former ‘Emmerdale’ star took to Instagram to reveal she has been in hospital since Saturday (16.04.22) and has since been diagnosed with milk alkali syndrome – a condition in which there is a high level of calcium in the body – which can lead to kidney failure and even death.
She wrote: “Hi everyone. I’m so sorry I’ve been quiet. I’ve been inundated with messages and tried to keep up, as have my parents, but we’ve hit a brick wall. I just thought it best to do an update for all you lovely people so our phones can cool down and we can get some rest at what’s been a really horrible time for us all and my close family and friends.
So…
I’ve been in hospital since Saturday and things quickly took a turn for the worse. As many know I tested positive for covid last Tuesday but woke early hours Saturday morning with excruciating chest, stomach and back pains. I called 111 for advice and they sent an ambulance and its all been a blur and very surreal, but too real as well if that makes sense?
Long story short and I’ll explain more when I am ready and fully fit, but I was diagnosed with milk alkali syndrome which in rare and severe cases (like mine) leads to kidney failure or worse, death.
Yep. All a bit much. Thank you to @henriettamac for making me seek help and pushing me to put me first and for all her care and @joffpowell for bringing me clean knickers and all the magazines and puzzles a girl could dream of and for being my rock as always. Both of you. You’re amazing.
And to the trolls (swipe through) for your messages… I don’t normally call out keyboard warriors but a lesson needs to be learned. I read these whilst wondering if I would make the night. Think before you type. Kindness means everything.
On a lighter note. Thank you @ollielockeworld for sending this photo and making me laugh, insta filter dream (sic)”
Gemma – who has previously been open about her struggle with eating disorder anorexia, and has been in recovery for 13 years – admitted she needs “self-care and rest” for the time being, and she thanked the hospital staff for taking care of her.
She added: “For now self care and rest for me, so please bear with. This has been a wake up call and I need time to process it all too.
Stay well lovelies, thanks to all the amazing people in my life for the support. Especially mummy and daddy O and my family and real friends love you.
Ps Big shout out to the A E staff at charing Cross hospital, Marjory Warren ward. You are absolutely incredible. Thank you for looking after me and for your tireless work.
*God that took me an hour to type Tata!*
#rest #recovery #hospital #selfcare #milkalkalisyndrome #nhs (sic)”

Source: VacationHunter.Online

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