Susannah Constantine says 'I had no choice' in health update after hospital dash

Susannah Constantine was rushed to hospital (Image: Tim P. Whitby / Getty Images)

Susannah Constantine has given an update on her health following an emergency surgery, which she admits would have been "more concerning" if she was younger.

The 62-year-old fashion journalist opened up about the health scare in the latest issue of Platinum magazine, revealing that she had to undergo vital surgery for a rare condition.

In May 2023, Susannah underwent surgery after being diagnosed with arteriovenous fistula, an oversized vein that can lead to serious health complications such as bleeding, infection, and issues with blood supply.

Prior to the operation, the 'What Not to Wear' star had been experiencing pins and needles and tinnitus. She previously disclosed that the surgery saved her life.

Susannah stated: "I had no choice. If I'd been younger, it would have been more concerning but I'm 62 now. I just took it in my stride, put my faith in medical science and the amazing NHS."

The fashion journalist previously revealed that the surgery saved her life (Image: No credit)

"Now, all my symptoms have gone and a year on, I've got a clean bill of health. I'm feeling really good."

Earlier in April, she discussed her condition on an episode of Loose Women, sharing that although she feels "fine" now, she has been contemplating her mortality more frequently.

She described her condition as a "weird" neurological disorder that was life-threatening, but said her age allowed her to "just take these things on board".

The TV presenter, who underwent surgery after being cautioned that she faced the risk of paralysis or a brain haemorrhage, shared her newfound perspective on life.

Susannah was diagnosed with arteriovenous fistula (Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

She admitted to feeling "less fearful in some ways" and contemplates her mortality "most mornings" upon waking, yet remains "cool about it" and is in a "really happy place".

Despite the operation carrying its own risks, including potential hearing problems, she proceeded. 

Speaking to OK! magazine in February, she revealed the stark choices presented to her: "They said 'It's Hobson's Choice, if you don't have the operation, you've got a one in three chance of having a brain haemorrhage, being paralysed or having a stroke. If you do have surgery, you've got a one in 10 chance of these same things happening during the operation'."