Bea Alonzo on fighting hyperthyroidism: ‘Wish me luck’
Actress Bea Alonzo reached out to her followers for support shortly after revealing that she is currently battling hyperthyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland in the body abnormally produces thyroid hormones more than needed. Although weight loss is a common consequence in most cases, other effects can also include an increase in appetite. Thus, substantial calorie intake can eventually trigger weight gain.
As Alonzo bared this newfound health status on a recent vlog, she humbly asked for public empathy to overcome the struggle. Her explanation also hoped to answer remarks about her weight gain which seemed to have become lately noticeable.
Bea Alonzo reveals she has hyperthyroidism
The Start-Up PH star disclosed more details about her hyperthyroidism in the video uploaded on her YouTube channel. She discussed this while sharing she’s on a break from playing tennis for a while due to changes in her body.
“I gained weight so nahihirapan din ako na tumakbo-takbo lalo na kapag lateral. Sumasakit din yung tuhod ko. Aside from having PCOS, I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. So that’s the reason behind my gaining weight,” she stated.
Meanwhile, Alonzo added that she is doing the necessary steps to handle her hyperthyroidism. Specifically, the actress is taking medications along with some changes in her lifestyle practices, the ABS-CBN News reported.
“So, sa mga nagsasabi diyan bakit ang taba na daw ni Bea, yun po ang reason. Pasensya na kayo. I am trying to address that now by working out, dieting, and taking meds for it and supplements. Wish me luck, sana matapos na siya,” Alonzo noted.
Watch Bea Alonzo’s vlog below:
