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Bethenny Frankel Diagnosed with Stage 2 Kidney Disease
28 Jan
Summary
- Bethenny Frankel announced her stage two chronic kidney disease diagnosis.
- She learned of her diagnosis after a series of proactive blood tests.
- Frankel is advised to drink water and avoid certain medications like ibuprofen.
Reality television personality Bethenny Frankel has revealed her diagnosis of stage two chronic kidney disease. She shared this health update with her followers on TikTok, emphasizing that she had been proactively undergoing various medical tests for several months.
Frankel explained that consistent 'low' results in her kidney function tests prompted her to see a kidney specialist. The doctor informed her of the stage two diagnosis, suggesting it might be linked to a past traumatic allergic reaction or an autoimmune disorder.
She further detailed that the condition is connected to urinary issues, which she has experienced in the past. The celebrity is now under medical advice to increase her water consumption significantly, which her doctor described as 'your medicine.'
Frankel also disclosed that she must avoid certain over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen, Aleve, and Advil, though Tylenol remains an option. She also mentioned being advised to avoid turmeric.
Additionally, Frankel shared that she has a history of severe dehydration, low blood pressure, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). She stressed the importance of regular and thorough blood work, encouraging others to follow up on any 'outlier' results.
Frankel was recently seen looking healthy in Miami, dressed in a blue top and white slacks while walking on a beach, accompanied by an unidentified man.
