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TOWIE star is rushed to hospital during filming after ignoring her worrying symptoms for 10 years

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Reality TV personality Chloe Meadows, aged 33, was urgently taken to the hospital while shooting due to her disregarding concerning physical indicators.

Chloe confessed that she had been extremely afraid of doctors and the idea of undergoing any medical procedures, which led her to overlook signs of a long-term inflammatory bowel disorder for nearly a decade.

On the Bedside Manners podcast, Chloe shared that she underwent multiple health assessments when she was 26 years old, which was a decade after her initial symptoms first surfaced.

Additionally, her mother stepped in and advised her to visit a healthcare professional for a blood test since she appeared unusually pale.

After her recent blood test, Chloe was busy shooting scenes for the well-known reality show when she started getting multiple missed calls from her dad. In his subsequent text message, he informed her that a physician had urged an immediate visit to the Emergency Room as her ‘blood levels were critically low’.

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she mentioned that she visited a hospital, where she underwent various tests and received iron transfusions. That’s when everything began for her.

In addition, Chloe disclosed that she experienced what may have been her most prolonged bout of a flare-up following the shooting of an intense scene on TOWIE.

At the age of 16, when she noticed blood in her stool for the first time, she mentioned that she was attending a college where she resided.

Over those days, I found myself residing elsewhere than my usual home, specifically in a house shared by students. One day, I noticed an unusual sight – blood stains inside the toilet bowl.

I recalled mentioning to my mom, “There seems to be an excessive amount of blood in the toilet, and I’m unsure about the situation.” She immediately advised me to visit a doctor.

I visited my healthcare provider, who informed me that I needed a colonoscopy – it’s a procedure involving a camera being inserted into the colon.

At this stage of my life, I had never experienced a hospital visit, illness, medical procedure, or surgery. Nor had I undergone sedation.

Previously, I had nothing at all, and my doctor suggested a visit for me. However, I received a letter about it, which was dreadful news indeed. Yet, despite being petrified, I didn’t go to the appointment that I was supposed to attend.

She went on to say: “At the time, I chose not to pay attention, but what I understand now is that my condition could enter a period of remission, only to experience a flare-up during this remission phase.

1. It would pause occasionally, allowing the blood to recede, and I might think, “Ah, it’s disappeared, I feel fine. There seems to be no issue with my health.” (Informal)

2. During certain intervals, it would cease functioning, thereby making the blood disappear, causing me to exclaim, “Wow, it’s vanished! I feel great. I don’t seem to have any problems at all.” (Casual)

3. It would take breaks, and when the blood was no longer present, I might say, “Look at that, it’s gone! I feel so much better. It seems like there’s nothing wrong with me.” (Conversational)

Over extended periods, I’d experience phases where it didn’t occur, only for it to reoccur, followed by another pause.

In a more straightforward manner, you might say: “I’d likely tell a white lie to my mom about the frequency of the event, as she tends to be persistent about it. When she asked, ‘Is everything alright?’ I usually respond, ‘Yes, it’s all good.’

Chloe openly confessed that she felt terrified about undergoing any treatment, further elaborating that her fear extended to the potential outcomes they might disclose.

As an overly enthusiastic patient, I must confess, I found myself gripped by fear, a feeling that may seem irrational, but it held me back from visiting the doctor. Looking back, it seems my mind was playing tricks on me.

Back then, since I was young too, it often slipped my mind if there wasn’t any blood in the toilet. In fact, I’d completely forget about it.

Based on information from the NHS website, ulcerative colitis refers to a chronic health issue characterized by inflammation in the colon and rectum.

Characteristic signs often involve frequent loose stools, potentially tinged with blood, excessive fatigue, decreased hunger, and unwanted weight reduction.

Occasionally, individuals experiencing ulcerative colitis can have extended periods of minimal or no symptoms (remission), only to experience recurring episodes or flare-ups.

Treatment options include corticosteroids, immunosuppressants and surgery.

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2025-06-10 16:05

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