Paolo Ballesteros in hospital after 'mini-stroke'

Eat Bulaga mainstay Paolo Ballesteros is in the hospital after suffering a transient ischemic attack.

The television host posted the update on his condition himself on Instagram on Monday night, taking a selfie wearing a hospital gown.



"staying in tonight. Marikina Valley Medical Center. hyper tension daw. transient schemic attack. mild stroke pero hindi naman nagprogress. salamat naman. doing some lab tests tomorrow. 200 ang bp antandaaa ko na!! hehe. feeling better now. thanks @doryisbabe @eatbulagaselfie @joelrelleve @yayin_1203 @chiquitita03 @zhukini #dietpagow #bangkokpillspahihistopmuna #vicemayorcadiz"

According to the American Stroke Association website, transient ischemic attack is often labeled as a "mini-stroke" as it lasts less than five minutes and does not cause permanent brain damage. But it is serious enough to require the same response as a stroke. — JST, GMA News