Christina Applegate Hospitalized for Severe Kidney Infection
Christina Applegate was hospitalized in Los Angeles in late March after a kidney infection spread from her right kidney to her left. The actress said the pain was so severe she was "screaming."
Christina Applegate was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital in late March after a kidney infection spread from her right kidney to her left, causing what she described as excruciating pain.
The 53-year-old actress revealed she was "screaming" from the severe pain caused by the infection. Sources say she needed emergency medical attention as her condition worsened.
Applegate has been battling multiple sclerosis since 2021. MS is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, and can make patients more vulnerable to infections. The condition has already forced her to use mobility aids and step back from many public appearances.
The "Married... with Children" and "Dead to Me" star has been open about her health struggles. She received her MS diagnosis while filming the final season of "Dead to Me" and has since become an advocate for others with the disease.
Kidney infections can be serious if left untreated, especially when they spread to both kidneys. They require immediate medical care and usually involve hospital treatment with antibiotics.
The hospitalization shows how serious kidney infections can become when they spread. For people with MS like Applegate, infections can be especially dangerous because the disease weakens the immune system.
Details about Applegate's current condition and recovery timeline have not been released.
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