World-famous singer Celine Dion announced in a video post on her Instagram account in December 2022, shared in both French and English, that she had been diagnosed with "stiff-person syndrome," a condition that causes spasms and affects her ability to walk and sing, and that she was putting her concerts on hold.
Her sister, Claudette Dion, has made new statements regarding the artist's health.
Claudette remarked about her sister, Celine Dion, saying, "She is working hard, but she can no longer control her muscles."
The 55-year-old Dion was seen for the first time in a long while in November at a hockey game in Las Vegas.
WHAT IS STIFF-PERSON SYNDROME?
Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS) was first described in medical literature by two doctors named Moersch and Woltman as "stiff-person syndrome."
Stiff-Person Syndrome occurs in one in a million people.
In Stiff-Person Syndrome, spasms can occur severely and unpredictably, sometimes reaching a level that can even break bones.
TREATMENT FOR STIFF-PERSON SYNDROME
Although there is no cure yet, the treatment methods applied can be effective in controlling symptoms and slowing the progression of the disease.
News Source: 12punto
