Bela Padilla opens up on getting diagnosed with medical condition

• Bella Padilla revealed in Karen Davila’s vlog that she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism after unexplained weight gain and fatigue

• She first noticed changes in her body while in London and initially thought it was due to grief and stress from her father’s death

• After returning to the Philippines and undergoing tests, doctors confirmed her thyroid levels were off leading to the diagnosis

• With treatment she regained energy reduced brain fog and lost 13 kilos over six months while stressing the importance of patience and discipline in recovery

Actress and filmmaker Bella Padilla opened up about her health journey in Karen Davila’s YouTube vlog, revealing that she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism after experiencing unexplained weight gain and fatigue.

Bella shared that while living in London, she noticed drastic weight gain despite exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. At first, she thought it was her body’s reaction to grief and stress following the death of her father, but upon returning to the Philippines and undergoing checkups, she was told that her thyroid levels were “super off,” leading to her diagnosis.

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“Parang I didn't change anything in my lifestyle but my dad just passed away, so I thought maybe this is just my body reacting to the sadness, and to the stress. But I was like, am I emotionally eating? I'm not naman. Since my dad died, I only had one donut, you know like that's the only bad thing I had. I was like, what's happening to my body?”

Padilla recalled struggling with brain fog and forgetfulness during the early stages of her condition, but said that starting treatment made a huge difference. “First of all, I started getting more energetic. I felt like the brain fog was slowly slipping away because I got super forgetful. When I first found out that I had hypothyroidism, talagang the brain fog was so intense,” she said.

The actress also shared that she eventually lost 13 kilos over the course of six months after starting treatment. Bella highlighted that while people often focus on the visible results, the process required patience, discipline, and a commitment to her health.

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Bela Padilla is a Filipino actress, screenwriter, and director known for her versatility and depth in acting. Some of her most notable performances include lead roles in films such as 100 Tula Para Kay Stella, Meet Me in St. Gallen, and On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets. In her personal life, she is also the niece of action star Robin Padilla. Over the years, Bela transitioned from supporting roles to lead roles, solidifying her place in Philippine cinema. Beyond acting and writing, she has also ventured into directing and producing, further proving her creative range in show business.

As previously reported by KAMI, Bela Padilla admitted she shed tears after her breakup with Norman Bay. Previously, Bela was interviewed by Karen Davila on YouTube. There, Bela recalled her breakup with Norman and the reason behind it. Despite the breakup, Bela said she and Norman are still friends.

Meanwhile, Bela Padilla also became a topic of discussion online because of her Instagram story. She posted a video where she was at a film viewing. While watching, the actress noticed something in the crowd that amused fans. Because of this, Bela asked for help from students as well as netizens.

Source: KAMI.com.gh