A Series of Indonesian Celebrities Suffering from Autoimmune Diseases, From Raditya Dika to Cita Citata

Kapanlagi.com - Nowadays, it is not new anymore that there are more and more types of diseases and they attack indiscriminately. Whether young or old, male or female, rich or poor.

The same applies to a disease called autoimmune. Autoimmune itself is a disease that occurs when the immune system, which should protect our body, instead attacks healthy cells in the body.

Several factors, such as genetic factors, environment, and hormones in humans, are suspected as the causes of this disease. Some local celebrities have admitted to having autoimmune diseases. Curious who they are? Here are a series of celebrities who suffer from autoimmune diseases!

1. Raditya Dika

Raditya Dika (credit: instagram.com/raditya-dika)

Actor and Stand Up Comedian, Raditya Dika also admitted to having autoimmune disease that mainly affects the skin cells. He also stated that he has been experiencing the symptoms for a long time, since he became a guest star on Ussy and Andhika Pratama's personal YouTube channel.

Not only that, in that channel, the husband of Anissa Aziza also mentioned that his skin becomes dry and rashes appear every time he feels stressed, and his joints feel painful. He also clarified that he has been experiencing it for the past 6 years.

2. Ashanty

Ashanty (credit: instagram.com/ashanty_ash)

In 2019, the wife of singer Anang Hermansyah, Ashanty, announced on her personal Instagram account that she has an autoimmune disease. Ashanty revealed that she found out about her autoimmune condition when accompanying her husband for a check-up at Gatot Soebroto Hospital.

According to liputan6.com, she experienced symptoms such as rashes appearing all over her body, and eventually she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that had attacked her thyroid gland. Not only that, her autoimmune condition required her to undergo surgery and treatment in Dubai.

3. Cantika Abigail

Cantika Abigail (credit:instagram.com/abigailcantika)

The beautiful singer and former member of the vocal group GAC, Cantika, is also a survivor of autoimmune psoriasis. This type of autoimmune disease affects the skin, causing red patches, dry skin, and itching. Cantika revealed during an appearance on Enzy Storia's YouTube channel that she has been experiencing this since 2011.

In that YouTube channel, Cantika mentioned that initially, the doctor misdiagnosed her condition. However, the itching and rashes worsened, and it was eventually revealed that she had an autoimmune disease. This also made her feel down because she had already tried various medications, but didn't see any improvement.

4. Qory Sandioriva

Qory Sandioriva (credit: instagram/qorysandioriva)

Actress, model, and former Miss Indonesia 2009, Qory Sandioriva, is also one of the celebrities who suffer from autoimmune diseases. According to liptan6.com, Qory Sandioriva has been diagnosed with sjogren's syndrome and lupus since she was only 16 years old.

Sjogren's syndrome itself is an immune system disorder characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth. This disorder generally occurs when the immune system attacks its own healthy cells that produce saliva and tears.

Not only that, Sjogren's syndrome often occurs with other disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. This also happened to Qory, as she also suffers from Lupus.

5. Ega Olivia

Ega Olivia (credit: instagram.com/oliviaega30)

The actress who starred in the film CATATAN AKHIR SEKOLAH is a survivor of autoimmune disease lupus, as reported by liputan6.com. Lupus itself is a chronic inflammation caused by a malfunctioning immune system.

Quoted from the same article, Ega Olivia stated that she only realized her illness when she turned 30 years old. She experienced seizures and temporary paralysis, which resulted in her having to undergo intensive treatment.

6. Cita Citata

Cita Citata (credit: instagram.com/cita_citata)

The singer of the song Goyang Dumang, Cita Citata, also suffers from autoimmune disease. As reported by merdeka.com, Cita Citata admitted to being diagnosed with autoimmune disease.

"Yes, sometimes when I'm exhausted, my face turns red immediately. If you often see me with a red face, it's one of the symptoms of autoimmune disease like an allergy," said Cita Citata as quoted from merdeka.com.

Author: Munada Choirunnisa

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