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Actor Ashton Kutcher recently revealed that he has an autoimmune disease that affects his hearing, vision and ability to walk.
Access Hollywood has obtained footage of an interview for National Geographic’s “Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge,” which aired Monday night.
The 44-year-old actor said in an interview, “Two years ago I contracted this strange and very rare form of vasculitis that left me blind, deaf and all my balance, according to an Access Hollywood report. State.
Ashton Kutcher reveals vasculitis diagnosis, says he couldn’t walk, talk or hear
Kutcher said in an interview, “Until it’s gone, I’ll never really be grateful. I’ll be able to hear again, I don’t know if I’ll be able to walk again.
According to the Vasculitis Foundation, “vasculitis is a general term for inflammation of the blood vessels.”
“It represents a family of nearly 20 rare diseases characterized by narrowing, weakening, or scarring of blood vessels that restrict blood flow and can damage vital organs and tissues.” It is used for
The disease can affect blood vessels such as arteries, capillaries, and veins.
The Vasculitis Care and Research Center at the Cleveland Clinic says on its website that vasculitis is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissue, causing blood vessels to become inflamed.
Researchers now believe that this inflammatory response may be triggered by infections, medications, environmental or genetic factors, allergic reactions, or another disease process.
The disease can affect blood vessels, including arteries, capillaries and veins, and symptoms can range from mild to severe and vary from person to person, experts at the Cleveland Clinic say.
Symptoms also depend on the tissues and organs affected.
According to media reports, the actor said it took him about a year to regain his senses.
Rheumatologists say that some vasculitis resolves on its own while others require lifelong medical care.
Treatment for this disease depends on the specific type of vasculitis and the area/organ involved, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Treatment may include the use of corticosteroids or, in some cases, drugs that suppress the immune system.
Regardless of severity, health experts say early diagnosis and treatment are very important to avoid potentially life-threatening complications.
According to media reports, the actor said it took him about a year to regain his senses.
Blood vessel and heart scans and a tissue biopsy may also be done.
Common symptoms of the disease include the following list, according to the Ceveland Clinic:
skin rash
Malaise
weakness
heat
joint pain
stomach ache
Kidney problems (including dark or hematuria)
Nerve problems (numbness, weakness, pain, etc.)
cough and/or shortness of breath
Other symptoms may also occur depending on the area of the body affected by vasculitis.
A Cleveland expert noted that when small blood vessels are affected, they can break, causing small bleeding areas in the tissue and appearing as small red or purple dots on the skin.
They also noted that skin nodules or lumps can be noticeable if the larger blood vessels near the skin surface are inflamed.
Doctors can diagnose vasculitis based on symptoms, the person’s medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests. Blood vessel and heart scans and tissue biopsies may also be performed, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Kutcher, who has two children with wife Mila Kunis, met while filming the hit TV series That ’70s Show, and spoke about overcoming challenges.
“The moment you start seeing your disability as something that was made for you, to give you what you need, life starts to be fun, right?” said in an interview.
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He added, “Start surfing above problems instead of living below them.”