Supermodel Bella Hadid is known for her exceptional stage presence on every ramp that she walks on. Younger sister of Gigi Hadid, Bella is one of the most famous names in the fashion and modeling industry. The 25-year-old is the face of top-profile luxury brands such as Balmain, Calvin Klein. She has walked the ramp for a huge list of clothing brands and has been the face of top makeup brands.
However, the model’s life has not been easy. The model has been open about her personal health and dealing with Lyme disease. The disease has caused her numerous health issues. She publicly speaks about her journey with the disease to raise societal awareness.
Bella Hadid Speaks Out About Her Battle With Lyme Disease
Bella Hadid suffers from Lyme Disease since 2014. The model took it to Instagram where she posted a photo of her diagnosis results. She has been suffering from the disease for the past 10 years. Bella has always opened up about her struggles. She was subjected to severe joint pains, fatigue, rashes, and irritation, all of which are symptoms of the disease. The model penned down a heartfelt note on Instagram, thanking her medical professionals and her mother.
However, her condition worsened in March 2023. The model stated that she had developed a low-grade infection underneath her tooth. Which caused her pain and inflammation. Due to this, Bella has decided to step back from work for some time. As she wants to focus on her health and getting better. In the Instagram post, Hadid stated that it has been 15 years of invisible suffering, 100+ days of Lyme, and chronic conditions.
Hadid also revealed her profound gratefulness to the doctors who are treating her. “To be that sad and sick with the most blessings/privilege/opportunity/love around me was quite possibly the most confusing thing ever,” she said. “Iāll be back when Iām ready, I miss you all so much, I love you all so much” captioned Hadid. Hadid posted a series of photos of her during the treatment for her condition.
What Is Lyme Disease And What Are Its Symptoms?
Lyme is a disease that is vector-borne. This condition is one of the most common diseases in the United States. The disease is spread when a person is bitten by a black-legged tick. Which is usually found in deer hair. Lyme is a serious disease that requires treatment as soon as diagnosed.
Symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and skin rashes. If not treated, then the disease spreads to the joints and the nervous systems.
