BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was left in agonising pain after returning from the theatre – and hours later, she was rushed to hospital in an ambulance
Naga Munchetty from BBC Breakfast has bravely shared a terrifying health scare that left her in unbearable pain and led to her husband’s anguished 999 call.
The 50-year-old broadcaster had returned from the theatre and was at home with her hubby James Haggar when she suddenly dropped in bed, twisting in severe abdominal pain. Hours into her ordeal and with James unable to drive because he’d had a drink, they had no choice but to ring up an ambulance.
Recollecting the frightful event to Saga Magazine, Naga recounted how James conveyed the severity of the situation to the emergency dispatcher with three haunting words: “She cannot move.”
After seeking medical advice from a private gynaecologist, Naga discovered she was suffering from adenomyosis, where the uterine lining breaks through the muscle wall, leading to extreme discomfort. This condition is surprisingly common in the UK, affecting one in ten women, especially those between their 40s and 50s.
During her chat with Saga, covered by Bristol Live, Naga gave kudos to her other half for his unyielding support amid her battles with adenomyosis, reports the Mirror.
Reflecting on their close-knit bond, she revealed that James has been “really understanding”. Naga highlighted the nuance of timing in revealing personal health woes to your significant other.
In her words to Saga, Naga expressed gratitude towards her spouse, saying: “I’m very lucky because you have to pick your moments with partners to tell them about everything you go through – you don’t want to do it on the first date or the first time you sleep together.
“Many of the women I speak to have wonderful husbands, but they’d had to learn as adults about what their partners were going through, because we’re not taught any of it in school.”
Naga Munchetty, the BBC Breakfast stalwart, has revealed that she underwent surgical sterilisation, a decision made early on with her husband as they preferred the lifestyle they enjoyed. She admitted that although it took some time, her mother came to understand her choice.
Having graced the BBC Breakfast couch since 2014, Naga also strutted her stuff on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016, dancing with Pasha Kovalev but exiting the competition in week four.
Born in London to Indian and Mauritian parents, she was originally named Subha Nagalakshmi Munchetty-Chendriah. However, after her mother dreamt of snakes during pregnancy, she began calling her Naga, which means ‘cobra’ in Sanskrit.
The television presenter opened up about her struggles with her unique name, admitting she didn’t always appreciate it and even encountered “racist” remarks. In an interview with Saga, she shared: “I’ve embraced it now, but when I was younger it was all about assimilation and it was an unusual name. I’d get a lot of people asking: ‘Oh, does she nag a lot?’ all the time and there were some awful racist variations as well.”
For further details on adenomyosis, the NHS website offers comprehensive information.
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