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BBC News
15-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Country singer Lisa McHugh diagnosed with functional neurological disorder
Country music singer Lisa McHugh has been diagnosed with functional neurological disorder (FND) after a "very difficult couple of weeks in hospital".Posting on social media on Tuesday, the singer said that after "multiple CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, blood tests, lumbar punctures and every kind of test you could imagine" she was diagnosed with the is a condition that affects the way the brain and nervous system work, leading to a range of neurological symptoms such as limb weakness, paralysis, seizures, walking difficulties, spasms, sensory issues and cognitive County Fermanagh-based mum of two said she is taking time off to "concentrate on recovering fully". She said that she was also diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia earlier in the neuralgia is sudden, severe facial pain. It is often described as a sharp shooting pain or like having an electric shock in the jaw, teeth or gums, according to the NHS."The specific cause for FND is unknown but one of the main triggers is stress, trauma and anxiety," McHugh said."And while there is no cure, it is treatable providing you adapt your life as much as possible to manage it."I guess the stress and trauma of this last year and everything we've went through has finally caught up with me and my body and it's now decided to make me physically stop, process and heal from everything properly."Earlier this year, McHugh told BBC News NI her baby daughter spent 10 "horrendous" days in hospital after contracting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Speaking of her own recovery, McHugh said: "I've a good bit to go on the healing front, going from walking into hospital with a very bad headache and severe facial pain, to losing function in both legs and then trying to walk again using a zimmer frame."She said that she needs to "drastically adapt things" to "reduce the severity of the symptoms in any future flare ups".McHugh also thanked the staff at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) for the "care and first class treatment" she received."With all of that said, I'm going to sign off and take time out from everything for a while to concentrate on recovering fully," she said."In the meantime, I'd really appreciate all of your prayers and I'll soak up this time with my beautiful family and be grateful for every day."Sending you all lots of love, I'll be back soon."
Khaleej Times
28-06-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Bollywood star Salman Khan reveals struggle with brain tumour; how to spot illness
Recently, Bollywood star Salman Khan revealed that he is battling multiple serious illnesses at a comedy show. The superstar said that he is "still working" and "breaking [his] bones". On The Great Indian Kapil Show, the star said, "I'm working despite having trigeminal neuralgia, there's an aneurysm in the brain, yet I'm still working. There is also an AV malformation, and still, I'm carrying on," he said. This confession came shortly after his performance at an award show, where many commented on his appearance. Brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and trigeminal neuralgia are serious neurological conditions that can lead to severe complications. Here's more on the diseases he mentioned: Brain aneurysm: A brain aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain, caused by a weak spot in the vessel wall. If the aneurysm ruptures, it can lead to a hemorrhagic stroke, which is life-threatening. Common symptoms: Unruptured aneurysm: Headache (localised or persistent) Vision problems (blurred or double vision) Pain above or behind the eye Dilated pupils Difficulty speaking or concentrating Weakness or numbness on one side of the face Ruptured aneurysm (medical emergency): Sudden, severe headache ('thunderclap headache') Nausea and vomiting Stiff neck Sensitivity to light Loss of consciousness Seizures Arteriovenous malformation (AVM): An AVM is a tangle of abnormal blood vessels connecting arteries and veins in the brain. It disrupts normal blood flow and oxygen delivery and can cause hemorrhaging if it ruptures. Common symptoms: Headaches (may vary in intensity and pattern) Seizures Muscle weakness or numbness, often on one side Difficulty speaking or understanding language Vision loss or disturbances Unsteadiness or coordination issues Sudden onset of neurological symptoms if ruptured (stroke-like symptoms) Trigeminal neuralgia: Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. Even mild stimulation of the face may trigger intense pain. Common symptoms:
