Sana Makbul left her friends, family and fans worried after her close friend, Aashna, shared a picture of the actor from her hospital bed. Sana, who rose to fame with her winning stint in Bigg Boss OTT 3, left her fans concerned. Now in a conversation with Hindustan Times, Sana has shared the updates about her health.
Sana Makbul diagnosed with Liver Cirrhosis
Sana Makbul, in a recent conversation, revealed that her health condition has escalated significantly. She added that she was battling liver cirrhosis, a severe progression of autoimmune hepatitis she has been managing for some time. She shared that she is trying to stay strong and focus on her recovery. The actress also stated that she had started immunotherapy as well. She was quoted as saying:
“I’ve been living with autoimmune hepatitis for a while now, but recently things got worse. My immune system started attacking my liver more aggressively, and I’ve now been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, but I’m trying to stay strong and taking one day at a time.”
In the same conversation, Sana Makbul revealed that she and her doctors are doing everything they can to avoid a liver transplant. She added that while some days are harder than others, she has been holding onto hope. The intense days make her cry, while the good ones she tries to spend laughing with her loved ones. She was quoted as saying:
“The doctors and I are doing everything we can to avoid a liver transplant. I’ve started immunotherapy — it’s really intense and tiring. Some days are harder than others. But I’m holding on to hope. I just want to get better without needing something so big as a liver transplant. It’s not going to be easy, but I am not ready to give up so easily. Some days I cry, some days I laugh, but every day, I try. As they say, healing is a journey, and I’m learning as I go.”
Sana Makbul revealed that while her condition did not deteriorate overnight, the recent flare-up was acute and deeply concerning. She added that it made her pause her work commitments and focus on getting better. However, it still breaks her heart, as she has worked really hard to achieve success. Despite the drawbacks, Sana assured that she is staying positive and ‘walking slower right now, still moving’.
Sana Makbul on the emotional toll her diagnosis has taken on her
In the same conversation, Sana addressed the emotional toll of navigating a chronic illness as an independent working woman. She revealed that while there are physical strains, the disease has also impacted her mentally and emotionally. She added that she keeps telling herself that it is just a phase, but she can’t wait to live her life to the fullest once again. She once again stressed that she would definitely make a comeback and be stronger than ever before. However, Sana was not the only one who was affected by the diagnosis, she shared how her family took the news and stated:
“My family has been my anchor through all of this. I think sometimes it’s harder for them to watch me in pain than it is for me to live it. They’ve seen me break down. My mom doesn’t say much, but her silence is filled with strength. My father puts on a brave face, even when I know he’s worried. They never let me feel alone, even on the toughest days. Healing isn’t just about medicine; it’s about feeling loved.”
We hope Sana Makbul has a speedy and full recovery.
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