Selena Gomez Health Update: A Look into Her Battle with Lupus after Kidney Transplant

Selena Gomez's health took a real nosedive after she was diagnosed with lupus in 2014. Due to her illness, the actress needed a kidney transplant in 2017 and has since undergone chemotherapy treatment as well.

The Calm Down singer revealed in an Instagram post from 2017, that her good friend Francia Raisa donated her kidney to the former. She praised Francia and wrote,

"She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis."

Due to the stress and depression she was feeling as a result of her condition, Gomez decided to cancel her world tour in support of her album Revival in August 2016. She then told her followers that she had to make this decision for her health and that she would soon be sharing more information about her journey.

In 2018, she had an episode of psychosis and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which, doctors say, triggered the psychosis. Selena has since received treatment for both conditions and has recovered.

Lupus is often called an "invisible illness" because of the difficulty in recognizing its symptoms. Furthermore, Gomez experienced mental health issues such as depression and anxiety as a result of her condition.

Fans and friends alike have praised Gomez for being honest about her illnesses.

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What is Lupus?

Lupus is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder. It's hard to put a finger on because of the wide range of symptoms and the fact that each person's experience is unique. The most common form of the disease is called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

When you have SLE, your immune system may mistakenly attack your kidneys, damaging their ability to purify your blood and eliminate waste.

Nephritis from lupus typically manifests itself within the first five years of diagnosis. As a disease complication, it ranks among the worst. Damage to the kidneys is not the only issue, it can trigger other symptoms as well. Selena Gomez probably dealt with the following other symptoms:

• inflammation of the feet and lower legs
• abnormally high blood pressure
• frequent blood in the urine
• darker than usual urine
• feeling the need to urinate more frequently at night
• pain in your sides

At this time, there is no known cure for the illness. e treatment for preventing permanent kidney damage is to manage the condition. Dialysis or a kidney transplant may be necessary if the damage is severe. Annually, between 10 and 15 thousand people in the United States receive a transplant.

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Selena Gomez Health Update

Gomez revealed her battle with the disease in 2015. At the moment, the actress is doing her best to raise awareness. As part of a call to action for her followers to learn more about the disease and get involved with the Lupus Research Alliance, the singer wrote,

"The disease continues to be very misunderstood but progress is being made."

In a 2015 Billboard article, Gomez discussed her diagnosis. She has since discussed her methods for dealing with the illness on numerous occasions.

According to Gomez's Today interview, she may need another donor in the future because her donated kidney may only last 30 years.

The Cleveland Clinic reports that 1 in 250 women experience the illness, which is a significantly higher rate than the general population. These women are typically between the ages of 14 and 45.

Gomez joins the ranks of celebrities like Toni Braxton and Kelle Bryan, both of whom have spoken openly about their experiences with lupus, who have also come forward in recent years to discuss their struggles with similar conditions. Furthermore, Lady Gaga caused a stir when she revealed on Twitter that she has fibromyalgia, another form of chronic pain that is difficult to diagnose.