Gemma Collins reveals health battle as she shares tough side effects
The star revealed the private health issue she's had for weeks.
Gemma Collins has revealed she has been struck down with pneumonia as she reveals some of her tricky symptoms.
The GC, 44, is known for being a fabulous media personality who is full of one-liners and her incredible diva behaviour.
However, the star has revealed a health battle that has been going on for the past few weeks as she explained she’s been struggling recently.
‘Hey guys sorry been quiet I have Pneumonia ???? I’m not as fast or on it as I usually am on the daily ????
‘I am still honouring my work commitments which is taking every bit of energy I have but will be back entertaining you all soon ????,’ she announced on social media.
She then shared images on her Instagram story as she revealed that she has been dealing with some unpleasant side effects.
Gemma shared the updates on social media (Picture: Instagram/ @gemmacollins) The former Towie star revealed she was using drips in her recovery (Picture: Instagram/ @gemmacollins)She shared images of intravenous drips being hooked up to her arms, likely for vitamins and fluids, as she spoke about how her life had slowed down because of the illness.
‘I’m having to take it easy, which is not like me, very slow and get out of breath and tired so quickly.’
She shared one snap with her fluffy golden-brown pomeranian Gucci, who she said was ‘giving her lots of cuddles.’
She also revealed that doctors were visiting her home as she shared a snap of a doctor writing on a tablet box with the caption: ‘Thank you to everyone helping me, I’ve had pneumonia for three weeks and honestly can’t thank everyone all the docs helping me.’
What is Pneumonia?According to the NHS website, Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection. Most people get better in 2 to 4 weeks, but babies, older people, and people with heart or lung conditions are at risk of getting seriously ill and may need treatment in hospital.
Symptoms can typically include:
a cough – including coughing up yellow or green mucus (phlegm) shortness of breath a high temperature chest pain an aching body feeling very tired loss of appetite making wheezing noises when you breathe – babies may also make grunting noises feeling confused – this is common in older people The TV personality has shared her side effects with followers (Picture: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)Gemma has been frank about her recent health updates. The star revealed in January that she was taking Mounjaro injections to assist with her weight loss and attempt to have a baby.
She told The Sun in March 2025: ‘I think I’ll give birth to twins next year!
‘I can’t believe I’ve finally found something that works. I’ve lost nearly two stone already and it’s been completely effortless – I don’t even want to eat anymore!’
She added: ‘I got on the scales and lost something like 6kg in my first week. I bet my house by May, I’ll have six stone off. And it’s been effortless.
‘I’ve struggled for many, many years to lose weight… All my life… I tried everything.’
Gemma then added that the drug had managed to change her life completely: ‘This is a revolutionary, life-changing drug for someone who has struggled with weight their whole life. There’s all this pressure people don’t realise. A weight problem clouds your whole life.’
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