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The Sun
22-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
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. 4 4 However, earlier this week, Gok Wan, 50, sparked concern when he posted a photo from the hospital waiting room. 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. He captioned the snap: "Not gonna lie it works… feeling a little less battered. Thanks everyone who suggested I get a support…" This Morning star. One fan stated: "Watch what you are lifting." 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, Gok's told fans he had been experiencing pain and he was forced to have an X-ray. The chef revealed that doctors believe he has a condition called De Quervain's syndrome. 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. 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. "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." 4 4
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
This Morning star shares pic from hospital after being diagnosed with painful condition
THIS Morning star Gok Wan has shared a new health update as he opened up about his painful condition. The TV star, 50, posted a photo from a hospital waiting room with his right wrist resting on his left shoulder. 3 3 Gok told fans he had been experiencing pain in his wrist and had to have an X-ray to get to the bottom of it. The chef said doctors believe he has a condition called De Quervain's syndrome, where the sheath covering the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist becoming thickened and painful. When the sheath thickens, the tunnel becomes narrower, and it is more difficult for the tendons to slide through, according to the NHS. This can result in the tendons becoming inflamed and often results in pain when using the hand. Alongside the post of looking in discomfort, Gok wrote: "Just had an X-ray on my wrist… 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." Many fans reacted to Gok's post and shared their own experiences to help the star. One wrote: "I had that it's so painful - a lovely splint for a few months helped me - sending you lots of healing." A second posted: "I'm glad you're getting the care you need. Isn't our NHS wonderful?" Ronan Keating's replacement on Magic Radio announced as Gok Wan Another added: "Hope you get better soon Gok. I'm four months in and still suffering with it, but I'm glad to see the condition is getting some recognition." Gok has become a very well known face on UK television. He shot to fame in 2006 on How To Look Good Naked. Gok wrote on his website: "I started out on my TV mission to help people get the best out of their body shape back in 2008. "It's not about going under the knife, it's about working with what you've got and choosing the clothes that make you look gorgeous." He's since had a number of his own fashion tip shows, including Gok's Fashion Fix, Gok's Style Secrets, Gok Live: Stripping for Summer and Gok's Clothes Roadshow: Get the Look for Less. The star also created a number of other programmes such as Gok Wan: Too Fat Too Young, Gok's Teens: The Naked Truth, Gok's Lunch Box and Fearne and Gok: Off the Rails. Gok also regularly appears on This Morning to share fashion tips and share delicious recipes for over a decade. 3
