Bella Hadid shares photos of health struggles; mom Yolanda says it's Lyme disease

Bella Hadid gave her fans a glimpse into her ongoing health struggles.

On Instagram, the supermodel uploaded a series of photos showing herself undergoing medical treatment.

“I’m sorry I always go MIA I love you guys,” Bella said.

Her mother, Yolanda Hadid, also took to Instagram to talk about Bella's battle with Lyme disease.

“As you will understand watching my Bella struggle in silence, has cut the deepest core of hopelessness inside me,” Yolanda said. “The invisible disability of chronic neurological Lyme disease is hard to explain or understand for anyone.”

Yolanda recalled that she has endured her own long fight with Lyme disease but said the pain of watching her daughter suffer has been “far worse.” 

“To my beautiful Bellita,” she wrote. “You are relentless and courageous.”

Yolanda stressed that no child is supposed to suffer in their body with an incurable chronic disease.

“I admire your bravery and your willingness to keep fighting for health despite the failing protocols and countless setbacks you have faced,” she said.

“I love you so much my badass Warrior.”

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness.

People bitten by an infected tick often get a rash and suffer flu-like symptoms, including muscle and joint ache, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

 

 

 

 

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—Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA Integrated News