When we think of common diseases or health conditions, diabetes, heart disease, and so forth are always at the top of the list. Rare Disease Day, which falls on the last day of February. It’s about Rare Disease Awareness Day. This year, February 28th, people are raising awareness about rare diseases. Celebrities play a huge role in highlighting things. including rare diseases Read on to find out if all the famous people died due to a rare disease or lived with one.
HealthShots compiled a list of 5 celebrities with rare diseases.
1. Pervez Musharraf died of amyloidosis.
On February 5, 2023, it was reported that former President Pervez Pakistan’s Musharraf has died after a long battle with amyloidosis. According to the NHS, amyloidosis is the name for a rare and fatal group of health conditions caused by the accumulation of of amyloid (abnormal proteins) in organs and tissues when the accumulation of amyloid proteins It makes it difficult for tissues and organs to work. If left untreated, it can lead to organ failure. There is currently no cure for amyloidosis. and cannot directly remove accumulated amyloid But more and more people can opt for treatment to stop abnormal protein production. Most treatments involve chemotherapy.
2. Bruce Willis announced he had frontotemporal dementia.
Hollywood star Bruce Willis recently announced that the 67-year-old is suffering from frontotemporal dementia. Last year he was diagnosed with aphasia, which caused him to have trouble speaking. But this has progressed and Willis is now living with frontotemporal dementia, an uncommon type of dementia that causes problems with behavior and language. Affects the frontal and lateral lobes of the brain. Unfortunately, scientists have yet to find a cure for frontotemporal dementia.
3. Varun Dhawan Fights Vestibular Hypofunction
In a 2022 interview, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan revealed that he struggled with Vestibular Hypofunction, a different disorder of the lower central vestibular system known as “Vestibular Hypofunction.” not often It leads to disabilities such as imbalance, dizziness and oscillosia, according to the Journal of Neurology.
Dhawan said in an interview at the conference that he was “shut down.” “Your balance is missing.” Later, he says he’s gotten much better through swimming, yoga, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. He was also sunbathing, which he said “most important”
4. Celine Dion revealed that she has Stiff-person Syndrome.
In December 2022, singer Celine Dion revealed that she suffers from Stiff-person Syndrome, a rare and progressive neurological disorder.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke, the muscles of the trunk, arms and legs become stiff. In fact, over time, people with this disorder may have hunched over posture. Some people are so crippled that they are unable to walk or even move. It is possible to control SPS symptoms with proper treatment. Oral diazepam, an anti-anxiety drug and a muscle relaxant, may improve symptoms. Medications that relieve muscle spasms may also help.
5. Justin Bieber has Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.
Last year, fans of the pop star Justin Bieber were concerned when it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. In the mouth, according to the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, hearing loss, nausea, vomiting and vertigo are other symptoms. Local electrical stimulation, face yoga, breathing exercises, and physical tape are some things you can try to recover.
6. Samantha Ruth Prabhu has inflammatory muscle disease.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is a popular Indian actor. Open up about your battle with the rare disease Myositis, in which your body’s immune system attacks your muscles. make them weak due to inflammation and subsequent muscle damage Basic activities such as getting out of a chair holding things in hand Or climbing stairs may seem like a job. Samantha shared anecdotes about her recovery process with fans. her via social media. And remain optimistic to fight difficult symptoms.
