This Morning star issues health update after sparking concern with snap from hospital
A STAR on This Morning has issued a health update after sparking concern with snap from hospital.
Usually, the presenter takes to the ITV airwaves to either give viewers updates on the latest fashion trends or to cook his signature dishes.
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Gok usually presents the cooking or fashion segments on This Morning
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He posted a snap of his hand wrapped in a protective splint
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However, earlier this week,
Now the star has taken to social media yet again as he updated his over a million fans on their progress.
He posted a new (and painful-looking)
snap
onto his Instagram grid page.
As his dog was resting in its bed, Gok showed off his bandaged up hand and wrist that was wrapped by a protective splint.
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He captioned the snap: "Not gonna lie it works… feeling a little less battered. Thanks everyone who suggested I get a support…"
Fans flooded the comments section with concern and advice for the This Morning star.
One fan stated: "Watch what you are lifting."
While a second commented: "Oh golly hope you're not too sore for too long x."
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Someone else wrote: "Look after yourself."
And a fourth added: "Hope your symptoms improve quickly."
Gok Wan opens table-less restaurant where diners are served their food from the floor
On social media earlier this week,
The chef revealed that doctors believe he has a condition called De Quervain's syndrome.
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This is where the sheath covering the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist become thickened and painful.
According to the NHS, When the sheath thickens, the tunnel becomes narrower, and it is more difficult for the tendons to slide through.
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As a result, the tendons came become inflamed and it often results in pain when using the hand.
Gok looked in visible discomfort in the snap as he wrote: "Just had an X-ray on my wrist.
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"Doc thinks I have De Quervain's Tenosynvovitis but I had an X-ray to check nothing is wrong with my joints.
"Huge shout out to our incredible NHS… Thank you for looking after me and everyone else."
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Gok previously sparked concern after posting a picture from the waiting room
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Fans flooded the comments section with concern and advice for the TV personality
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