Gemma Collins has revealed she has been struck down with pneumonia as she reveals a few of her tough signs.
The GC, 44, is thought for being a wonderful media persona who is filled with one-liners and her unbelievable diva behaviour.
Nevertheless, the star has revealed a well being battle that has been happening for the previous few weeks as she defined she’s been struggling not too long ago.
‘Hey guys sorry been quiet I’ve Pneumonia 🤍 I’m not as quick or on it as I normally am on the every day 🤍
‘I’m nonetheless honouring my work commitments which is taking each little bit of power I’ve however will probably be again entertaining you all quickly 🤍,’ she introduced on social media.
She then shared photos on her Instagram story as she revealed that she has been coping with some disagreeable negative effects.


She shared photos of intravenous drips being hooked as much as her arms, doubtless for nutritional vitamins and fluids, as she spoke about how her life had slowed down due to the sickness.
‘I’m having to take it simple, which isn’t like me, very gradual and get out of breath and drained so rapidly.’
She shared one snap along with her fluffy golden-brown pomeranian Gucci, who she stated was ‘giving her a lot of cuddles.’
She additionally revealed that docs have been visiting her dwelling as she shared a snap of a health care provider writing on a pill field with the caption: ‘Thanks to everybody serving to me, I’ve had pneumonia for 3 weeks and actually can’t thank everybody all of the docs serving to me.’
What’s Pneumonia?
In keeping with the NHS web site, Pneumonia is an irritation of the lungs, normally attributable to an an infection. Most individuals get higher in 2 to 4 weeks, however infants, older individuals, and folks with coronary heart or lung situations are liable to getting significantly in poor health and might have therapy in hospital.
Signs can usually embrace:
- a cough – together with coughing up yellow or inexperienced mucus (phlegm)
- shortness of breath
- a excessive temperature
- chest ache
- an aching physique
- feeling very drained
- lack of urge for food
- making wheezing noises while you breathe – infants can also make grunting noises
- feeling confused – that is widespread in older individuals

Gemma has been frank about her latest well being updates. The star revealed in January that she was taking Mounjaro injections to help along with her weight reduction and try to have a child.
She informed The Solar in March 2025: ‘I believe I’ll give start to twins subsequent 12 months!
‘I can’t consider I’ve lastly discovered one thing that works. I’ve misplaced almost two stone already and it’s been utterly easy – I don’t even need to eat anymore!’
She added: ‘I acquired on the scales and misplaced one thing like 6kg in my first week. I wager my home by Might, I’ll have six stone off. And it’s been easy.
‘I’ve struggled for a lot of, a few years to shed weight… All my life… I attempted all the things.’
Gemma then added that the drug had managed to alter her life utterly: ‘This can be a revolutionary, life-changing drug for somebody who has struggled with weight their complete life. There’s all this strain individuals don’t realise. A weight downside clouds your complete life.’
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