Gigi De Lana, ibinunyag ang pagkakaroon ng sakit: "Healing from this condition takes patience"

• Gigi De Lana shared in a Facebook livestream that her doctors have confirmed her illness
• The singer explained that the condition causes random and scary chest pains, but she is being closely monitored by medical professionals
• Healing from the condition requires patience and a step-by-step approach, with doctors advising her to live as normally as possible while resting
• Despite the diagnosis, her doctors are allowing her to keep performing, which Gigi says gives her the strength and joy she needs to get better

In a recent Facebook livestream, singer Gigi De Lana opened up to her fans about the health challenges she has been facing lately. She revealed that her doctors officially diagnosed her with pericarditis, a condition where the lining around the heart becomes inflamed.

"I want you to listen carefully. Recently, my doctors actually confirmed that I have pericarditis," Gigi told her viewers before explaining her situation, "Which means the lining around my heart is inflamed. Because of that I suddenly experience sudden chest pain or attacks that can come randomly, it can be uncomfortable and scary at times but the good news is that I am being closely monitored by my doctors and I'm following their guidance carefully," she shared.

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Gigi was quick to reassure those who have been worried about her recent health scares, stating that she is under proper medical care and taking things one step at a time. Her doctors have encouraged her to continue with her daily activities and even her music ventures.

"My doctors are allowing me to continue performing and doing my daily activities as long as I listen to my body and take the rest I need when necessary. You know, music and performing have always been a huge part of my life, and being able to share that with all of you gives me so much strength and joy," she told her fans.

The singer emphasized how much performing means to her during this recovery period, noting that sharing her music gives her immense strength. She ended her message with a heartfelt thank you to her supporters.

"Your support, your messages, your care, and your love help me more than you know," she said, while asking her fans to continue keeping her in their prayers.

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Gigi De Lana is a Filipina singer, actress, and performer known for her powerful vocals and energetic stage presence. She first gained recognition by joining several singing competitions in the Philippines, including Tawag ng Tanghalan on the noontime show It’s Showtime. Although she did not win the competition, her strong performances earned her a loyal following. Gigi later rose to wider fame through viral YouTube performances with her group, the Gigi Vibes band, where they performed covers of popular songs that gained millions of views online. Her growing popularity eventually opened opportunities in television and film.

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As previously reported by KAMI in 2024, Gigi De Lana was invited by Toni Gonzaga on her show, "Toni Talks." During the interview, Toni asked Gigi what was the most hurtful thing her mother has said. The famous singer then recalled a time she became a "pasaway" as a teenager. Eventually, her mother, Imelda De Lana, said something that really hurt her.

Meanwhile, in that same year, Gigi de Lana dedicated a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, Imelda de Lana. To recall, the singer's mom has recently passed away after battling cancer. In her touching message, Gigi expressed how much she misses her mom. She also aired gratitude to people who sent their condolences to her as she mourns for her mother.

Source: KAMI.com.gh