Singer Park Gyu-ri opens up about brain hemorrhage and colon cancer risks

During a broadcast of 'Back from the Brink' on the 19th, singer Park Gyu-ri revealed she had previously suffered a brain hemorrhage in her 30s and faced a pre-cancerous colon lesion crisis two years ago. She has since improved her intestinal health by changing her diet and performing lower body exercises.

Singer Park Gyu-ri has revealed a series of alarming health crises, including a past brain hemorrhage and the discovery of pre-cancerous lesions that could have led to colon cancer. After suffering from chronic intestinal issues that required frequent emergency room visits and the annual removal of colon polyps, she reported that her intestinal health has improved following dietary changes and consistent health management.

During the TV CHOSUN entertainment program 'Back from the Brink' broadcast on the 19th, Park Gyu-ri opened up about the intestinal health problems that had long plagued her. "In the past, I lived with constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and enteritis," she stated, adding, "I frequently visited the emergency room and had three to four polyps removed every year." The fact that her condition led to repeated emergency visits and polyp removals beyond mere daily discomfort suggests the severity of her health status at the time.

The most harrowing moment occurred two years ago when Park Gyu-ri was diagnosed with a serrated adenoma, a lesion that can be found in the pre-stages of colon cancer. Recalling the incident, she said, "I went through a crisis right before colon cancer." Because the possibility of polyps developing into cancer varies depending on their type and characteristics, regular examinations and proper removal are critical, which is why her recurring intestinal issues could not be taken lightly.

Park Gyu-ri identified her usual eating habits as one of the causes of her declining intestinal health. Originally from Daegu, she revealed that she enjoyed eating greasy makchang, as well as spicy tteokbokki and chewy kalguksu. While these flavorful foods were a source of daily joy, they eventually became the catalyst for her to review her overall diet and realize the necessity of health management.

Following this, Park Gyu-ri focused on recovering her health by first changing her eating habits. She began managing her diet by enjoying soybean paste with tofu curd and ssambap, and consuming freeze-dried raw foods made from vegetables and fruits. She also paired this with lower body exercises to maintain her physical condition. Rather than a momentary resolution, she began caring for her health by establishing these meals and exercises as part of her daily routine.

The changes were confirmed during a recent medical checkup. Park Gyu-ri expressed relief, noting that she received results indicating her intestinal health has improved compared to two years ago. She also mentioned that her parents are managing their dietary habits together with her, indicating that the family is reviewing their lifestyle habits collectively rather than it being a solo recovery effort. However, as the improvement in intestinal health does not mean the risk from the previously discovered lesions has completely disappeared, regular checkups and medical follow-ups remain important.

Park Gyu-ri's health confession draws further attention because of the fact that she also experienced a brain hemorrhage in the past. Having experienced a brain hemorrhage in her 30s and subsequently facing a major crisis with her intestinal health, she was prompted to reflect on her lifestyle habits amidst these recurring health issues. This confession serves as a reminder of the importance of not overlooking dietary habits and physical warning signs. Changes to protect health can start not from grand resolutions, but from observing one's own body and consistently undergoing necessary medical examinations.

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