Former England star Gascoigne released from hospital
The 58-year-old, who lives in Poole, on England's south coast, was admitted to intensive care on Friday after being found semi-conscious by a friend.
However, his management company has confirmed he has now been discharged.
"Paul voluntarily went into A&E (Accident and Emergency) on Friday after struggling with a throat condition (not by ambulance) he has had for a while," said a statement from the MNT Agency. "He is already back home and doing well."
Gascoigne, who won 57 caps for his country, was discovered by Steve Foster, who works as his driver and personal assistant.
He was treated by intensive care staff and later moved to an acute medical unit, where his condition was said to be stable, and he has since been released.
One of the most naturally gifted footballers of his generation, Gascoigne played for Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough and Everton.
He became a global star after his eye-catching performances at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, where England reached the semi-finals, and he also impressed at Euro 96.
The midfielder's issues with alcohol addiction and depression are well-documented and he has suffered a series of health problems in recent years.
In 2020, Gascoigne said he had turned his life around after having anti-alcohol pellets sewn into his stomach.
But last year, he admitted on the High Performance podcast that he was a "sad drunk" living in a spare room at the home of his agent.
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