Selena Gomez's Health Report All You Need To Know About The Singer's Battle With Lupus

In the latest episode of Dear on Apple TV+ series Dear, Selena Gomez opened up about her struggle with Lupus. Keep reading to find out more.

Selena Gomez's health report All you need to know about the singer's battle with Lupus

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• In a recent episode on Dear, the Apple TV+ series Dear, Gomez opened up about her struggle with Lupus

• Gomez stated that Lupus was associated with an alert for strokes and the negative effects of weight fluctuation

• Selena Gomez said that she will always be grateful for her best friend Francia Raisa who donated a kidney

In the latest episode of Dear, the Apple TV+ series Dear, Selena Gomez spoke out about her fight with Lupus. The pop star was diagnosed with Lupus in 2014 and was given warnings about strokes and the side consequences of fluctuating weight due to the drug. She stated, "So hearing from a doctor that 'You could've suffered a stroke while performing or even passed away' was quite a bit.

However, I didn't let it sink in. I was not ready to take it in." Gomez added that she was subject to bullying for her weight gain, which is caused by lupus. Although she appeared to put on her best the performer admitted that her negative attitude was affecting her.

Here's everything you need you need to know about Selena Gomez's health issues and battles to fight this disease.

Selena Gomez's struggle with Lupus

Selena lupus diagnosis

Based on Mayo Clinic, lupus is an autoimmune condition that causes chronic inflammation of various body parts such as kidneys, lungs, the skin, and the heart. It can lead to specific complications such as damage to kidneys, psychological issues heart conditions, mental health issues, and many more. Selena Gomez was diagnosed with this autoimmune disorder in 2014.

In 2017 Selena posted an Instagram story in which she shared her story of receiving an organ transplant from her close acquaintance Francia Raisa and recovering from it.

In an interview on the Apple TV+ show Dear, Selena Gomez also said she was forever grateful to her friend Francia Raisa who donated a kidney. The Wolves singer also said that the notion of someone not doubting that they are a donor was incredibly exhilarating'.

Gomez's health information

According to some reports, Lupus cannot be completely eliminated and a kidney transplant can only aid in reversing the issues the condition causes. So, Gomez will still have to receive treatment and medications to treat Lupus.

In the past, Selena Gomez told Elle that Lupus treatments, mental illnesses, and public heartbreaks could be enough to bring her down, but she persevered in hopes that she could help other people who have the same diagnosis.