Katherine Jenkins has opened up about her bittersweet start to the New Year amid 'a little bit of bad news'. The Welsh songstress, who last month performed at a Royal Albert Hall Christmas special, took to Instagram to share her latest health developments.
"A little bit of bad news and a big bit of good news," she wrote last night. "Starting the year with a broken pinky toe BUT also with a lovely announcement that @Cygnet_gin is partnering with the iconic Penderyn Distillery.
"Cygnet embodies the essence of my homeland – it’s incredible natural beauty, the warmth & passion of our people and the unparalleled care with which we make our products and so I am thrilled that our new home is the historical Copperworks Distillery with our friends at Penderyn."
The post was accompanied by an X-ray snapshot showing a small fracture in the little toe of her left foot. Details of how the injury occurred remain unknown.
Despite her positive outlook, this isn't Katherine's first health scare. Five years ago, she put a spotlight on the frightening condition she faced during her second pregnancy. Initially dismissing her symptoms of itchy skin, the 44-year-old was later diagnosed with 'cholestasis'.
This refers to a potentially life-threatening disorder that prevents a healthy flow of bile acids from the liver to your gut. In a previous interview with The Sun, she explained: "Eventually I had a blood test and I found that my liver wasn’t working properly which can have really serious effects.
"I had literally never heard of the condition before and I didn’t realise it was serious and I think it’s something that people should talk about more." While there is no cure for cholestasis, the condition typically resolves after giving birth, according to the NHS.
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Dave Benett/Getty Images for Katherine Jenkins)The health body's guidance adds: "If you are diagnosed with ICP, you will have regular liver blood tests (LFTs) and bile acid measurement tests so your doctor can monitor your condition. Initially, you may be given these tests every week. You may then be given more, or less, frequent tests depending on the results and your symptoms."
The most common symptom of cholestasis is itching without a rash, typically starting from around 28 weeks of pregnancy, but others may include:
- Yellowing skin and increasing whiteness of the eyes
- Pale poo
- Dark urine
- Itching worsening at night
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms during pregnancy, it is crucial to contact a doctor or midwife.
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