Ashton Kutcher reveals he was battling a rare autoimmune disease that left him unable to walk, hear, or see, and after recovering he was "lucky to be alive."
Kutcher described suffering fromvasculitison National Geographic's "Running the Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge." did. A preview of his revelation clip was released by Access Hollywood ahead of Monday's episode.
It knocked out my sight, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out all my balance," Kutcher told Grills.
Kutcher said it took him a year to recover.
@natgeotvfor an exclusive look at the next episode of #RunningWild with @ Let's BearGrylls: The Challenge,#AshtonKutcher divulges a rare medical disorder that has resulted in the loss of the ability to hear, see, or walk. pic.twitter.com/diG6xR1WPp
— Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) August 8, 2022
It's Gone I really appreciate it," Kutcher said. I don't know if I'll ever be able to walk again to hear it again."
"I'm glad I'm alive," he added.
It is unclear exactly when this episode was filmed, but Kutcher went on to say on his Twitter that he had a "rare episode of vasculitis" three years ago. I explained in detail that there was a hearing loss as a result. vision and balance. However, he said he got over the medical problem. ``I am fully recovered.
What is vasculitis?
The Mayo Clinic describes vasculitis as "inflammation of the blood cells." This can lead to thicker cell walls and narrower passages through blood vessels.
"Restricted blood flow can damage organs and tissues," the Mayo Clinic says on its website.
According to the Mayo Clinic, vasculitis he can affect one or more organs, and the condition can be short-term or long-term. Symptoms of the disease include fever, fatigue, weight loss, general aches and pains, digestive problems, dizziness, ringing in the ears, sudden hearing loss, temporary or permanent blindness, and shortness of breath.
Christopher Brito is a social media producer and trending writer for CBS News, focusing on sports and stories involving issues of race and culture. increase.
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