Host of A Place in the Sun Laura Hamilton opened up about her ITP autoimmune disease flare-ups that have impacted her.
The TV presenter, who is appearing on The Chase’s Celebrity Special on Saturday January 4, has been no stranger to discussing her health with fans and previously revealed she has Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). According to Kings College Hospital, ITP is an “autoimmune condition that causes a low platelet count, which can lead to an increased risk of bleeding.”
A Place in the Sun star Laura Hamilton’s ‘crazy week’ with ITP
While filming in Greece for a recent episode of A Place In The Sun at the end of last year (December 23), Laura took to her Instagram Story to share some snapshots of her flared-up legs. However, the 42-year-old presenter insisted that viewers won’t be able to see the bruises when the new series airs as she will be covering her legs with long dresses.
“This is ITP! Just a little flare-up this week. But you won’t see it under my dress for filming! #itp #autoimmune #itpawareness,” she wrote.
After many of her 214,000 followers reached out to the TV star, Laura detailed her “crazy week” in a video message while sympathising with those who also have the disease.
“So that’s ITP, Immune thrombocytopenic purpura. It’s a reaction from a low platelet count that I have in my blood. It’s been a very, very crazy week for me which I’ll tell you more about very soon. I’ve been really really busy and I think it’s just taken its toll,” she said.
For the caption, Laura wrote: “Also sorry to hear from those of you that have ITP too, particularly those whose children have it… I am happy to offer any advice that I can! Laura x.”
‘His sister died from ITP’
Laura first opened up to fans about ITP back in October 2022. She revealed that her skin starts to flare up when she’s stressed.
She said: “It was really mad a year ago I was filming A Place In The Sun with a lovely couple in France – Mark and Janine – and I just stood there and I had an insect bite on my leg and I started scratching it.
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