Batang Quiapo star Miles Ocampo just recently revealed that she had a medical emergency that occured last March.
For a guest appearance at Melai Cantiveros and Regine Velasquez's talk show Magandang Buhay, Miles' voice had a slight raspiness to it, coupled with a scar on her neck that was also on full display. The actress opened up that it was from a recent surgery she underwent due to a life-threatening thyroid condition.
READ: Miles Ocampo Opens Up About Life-Threatening Thyroid Condition
According to Miles, she started feeling the symptoms of her condition late last year.
"Parang lagi po akong hapong-hapo, tapos ‘yung feeling na parang palaging may nakasakal sa akin. Tapos hingalin po ako, nilalamig ako bigla or bigla akong naiinitan. So sabi ko parang may something na," she said.
It was these symptoms that prompted her to get a blood test, which showed that it was related to her thyroid gland, an essential part of the endocrine system that's responsible for one's metabolism and releasing hormones that regulate vital body functions.
At the time, Miles was neither experiencing hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid) nor hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) so the doctors advised her to get an ultrasound and a biopsy.
"So sa biopsy, ang sabi po sakin ng doctor ko was two options lang, pero kahit ano [mangyari] kailangan natin siyang tanggalin,'" she recounted.
Initially, the doctor gave her three months to decide when to do her surgery, but was informed later on that she had to do it as soon as possible.
Miles Ocampo Cites Her Health Condition as the Reason for Her Sudden Weight Gain
"Galing pa akong trabaho po noon bago ko i-meeting yung doctor, so parang, ako at that time, frustrated na ako kasi yung weight ko ang iniisip ko na parang, 'Anong nangyayari? Ginagawa ko naman yung part ko," Miles shared, noting her health condition as the reason why she's suddenly putting on extra weight.
The thyroid gland produces hormones that help regulate metabolism, which is the process by which the body converts food into energy. When the thyroid gland is underactive, meaning it doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones, it can slow down metabolism, leading to weight gain. This condition is known as hypothyroidism.
In addition to weight gain, other symptoms of hypothyroidism may include fatigue, constipation, dry skin, hair loss, sensitivity to cold, and depression. If you are experiencing sudden weight gain or any of these other symptoms, it is important to see a healthcare provider for evaluation and treatment.
"Tapos at that time, parang Sunday or Saturday, [the doctor said] 'Kailangan na natin siya operahan ASAP, Tuesday pwede ka?' Sabi ko, 'Ay doc sandali lang po'. Parang ganun siya kabilis," Miles added.
The actress further revealed that she was supposed to guest in ABS-CBN's variety TV show ASAP, but she needed to cancel last minute to push through with the operation.
When asked if it was a life-threatening situation, she revealed that if she didn't try to solve her condition sooner, it would've gotten a lot worse. In fact, she still has another procedure she has to undergo before being put on maintenance medication to help manage her condition.
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Get well soon, Miles!
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