BBC star Melanie Sykes has opened up on her health battle to her fans, sharing her experiences of two private conditions in a candid emotional post on social media
BBC star Melanie Sykes has opened up about her personal health battles, and given fans an insight into her private life.
Speaking to camera, she revealed her fight with alopecia and heart issues to her loyal followers. In a raw post on Instagram, the 54-year-old presenter shared a candid snap that showed a bald patch, taken while she was undergoing health checks in London. The much-loved TV presenter penned a heartfelt note to her fans, disclosing: “I am experiencing alopecia and heart issues due to all that has happened over the last few months.
“Ptsd, shock, mistreatment and malpractice,” and urged them to watch her latest YouTube video for more insight into her ordeal. The star had previously been keeping her struggles private, but wanted to raise awareness for what she had been going through.
Determined to be open, Melanie said: “I am uploading a new video on YouTube because I wanted to share what I have learned, observed and endured recently.
“Not because of the trend of sharing all diagnosis but to share the experiences I have encountered in the British medical system in the state and private sector for the last few weeks and beyond, and it’s crashing flaws and how the mainstream media effects me and my life.”
She added a criticism of the UK healthcare system, asserting: “This country must do better, and get better. Our health services are utterly shocking bar a few and rare decent humans who listen without prejudice and judgement.”
Highlighting how scary medical experiences can be, she said: “It is a lottery who you will encounter and how that experience can play out. Despite these health developments, I myself am full of love, hope and happiness.”
Mel recently shared her delight over a two-week stint in the capital, posting: “My two weeks in London were magical, and being with my sons, my pooch and my tiny circle of close friends who have been there for in spades has been so fun.
“I love them and am grateful to them always, and for the new friends, generous souls and new contacts I made over that two weeks. You know who you are.”
In a raw 30-minute spill on her YouTube channel, Mel opened up about battling alopecia, showing off her thinning locks by pulling apart sections of hair.
She continued speaking about her struggles, including dealing with stress, insomnia and even a heart condition, which have been brewing amid allegations against her ex-coworker Gino D’Acampo – claims he strongly refutes.
Mel gave insights into her time working with Gino on ITV’s Let’s Do Lunch and spoke on tackling “misogyny” in the industry.
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