Review: This is a review article written after watching the broadcast.
In 'My Little Old Boy,' news emerged about Lee Dong-gun's condition while battling a rare disease, and photos of cases where this disease was left untreated also shocked viewers, with voices of support hoping it does not worsen.
On the 28th episode of SBS entertainment show 'My Little Old Boy' (hereinafter My Little Old Boy), it was revealed that Lee Dong-gun is battling a rare disease.
From the earlier 'My Little Old Boy' preview, Lee Dong-gun, who visited the hospital, appeared with his eye bloodshot red, causing everyone's concern.
Everyone was worried about the one bloodshot red eye. In the examination room, Lee Dong-gun confessed, "My eyes are bad so seeing light is painful. At worst, I experienced vision loss in one eye," saying he had been taking medication for more than a year, which worried those watching. Lee Dong-gun said, "Seeing light is painful, and I feel a significant loss of vision in my right eye," and "I am very sensitive to light." Especially about the symptoms that continued for a year, he said, "It is terrifying."
A specialist examined his current symptoms and the doctor said Lee Dong-gun's eye symptoms are actually only one of the symptoms of "this disease." It turned out to be uveitis. It is a membrane located in the middle of the eye that plays an important role in supplying nutrients to the eye and controlling light. Inflammation in an important part of the eye causes redness, photophobia and decreased vision in addition to pain.
Lee Dong-gun said, "Uveitis keeps recurring about once a month," and "it only calms down if I take additional antibiotics from the ophthalmology clinic, so I lived with eye drops," adding that "it has continued for about a year, so it is a frustrating situation."
As a result of genetic and X-ray tests, Lee Dong-gun was diagnosed with "this disease," a rare and intractable condition that affects only 1% of Korea's population, shocking those watching. There is a possibility it is called "ankylosing spondylitis." Ankylosing spondylitis is a disease in which the spine stiffens and hardens, and photos of long-neglected cases also shocked viewers.
A rare intractable disease that affects 1% of the population. The specialist said, "Ankylosing spondylitis experiences uveitis as a first symptom."
When asked about other symptoms, Lee Dong-gun complained that the symptoms appeared five times a month. He said not only his eyes but also, "I experienced a pain like being stabbed with an awl," and "it feels stabbing even when I just breathe," describing a serious condition. He said he felt a stabbing sensation below the sternocleidomastoid. He said the pain made even breathing difficult and added, "Ten years ago I never expected this and suspected a cervical disc."
When he revealed another symptom, the doctor warned about Lee Dong-gun's lifestyle, saying, "In this condition the disease can worsen," and stressed that management is important. Inflammation management is crucial. Drinking alcohol and smoking can worsen inflammation. Abstaining from alcohol and smoking is important. Sugar and flour were also problematic.
When the doctor said it is a disease that must be managed for life because the cause is unknown and complete cure is impossible, Lee Dong-gun's mother said, "I had no idea," and worried, "I thought it was just his eyes hurting; every time he came his eyes were like that so I asked," saying she did not know whether it was ankylosing spondylitis. "I want to suffer in his place," she said, unable to hide her distress. Netizens also added support saying, "The photos are so shocking," and "I hope it is well managed and does not worsen."
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