Must Take Medicine for a Lifetime, This is the Story of Babe Cabita's Aplastic Anemia Until It Was Critical

Kapanlagi.com - Some time ago, Babe Cabita was rushed to the hospital due to suspected dengue fever. After undergoing a series of examinations, it was found that Babe Cabita had aplastic anemia.

Although now he has to take medicine for a lifetime, Babe Cabita's condition has improved. He is also still waiting for a planned operation which is said to have a great chance of recovery.

So, what is the story of Babe Cabita's aplastic anemia until it was critical? Please read the following information for more details.

1. Babe Cabita Suffers from Aplastic Anemia

Babe Cabita Suffers from Aplastic Anemia (Credit: Instagram/babecabiita)

Comedian Babe Cabita was reported to be ill and taken to the hospital in June 2023. Initially, he was suspected of having dengue fever due to his low platelet count. However, after a series of examinations, it was discovered that Babe Cabita has aplastic anemia.

2. Was in Critical Condition

Portrait of Babe Cabita (Credit: Instagram/mastercorbuzier)

Recently, Babe Cabita, whose condition has improved, shared his story through a podcast on Deddy Corbuzier's YouTube channel. He admitted to being in critical condition with his body shaking.

"At the time when aplastic anemia was not yet known, I was initially diagnosed with dengue fever. After that, if dengue fever causes a decrease in platelets, mine decreased completely," explained Bae Cabita.

3. Sell All Hobby Items

Portrait of Babe Cabita (Credit: Youtube/Deddy Corbuzier)

Babe Cabita admitted that his finances for health issues are considered safe because he has insurance. However, he still asked his wife to sell all hobby items to maintain income. In addition, he also thinks that his life won't last much longer.

"During the severe illness, I even told my wife, 'sell all my hobbies, sell that Vespa because you won't take care of it for sure'" said Babe Cabita.

4. Suspected of Having Leukemia

Babe Cabita Suffers from Aplastic Anemia (Credit: Instagram/babecabiita)

Before knowing the name of his illness, Babe Cabita was suspected of having leukemia. This is because blood tests showed symptoms. However, after conducting a bone marrow examination, it was found that Babe Cabita was suffering from aplastic anemia.

"The doctor suspected that I had leukemia because the symptoms pointed to leukemia," said Babe Cabita.

5. Experiencing Hallucinations

Babe Cabita Suffers from Aplastic Anemia (Credit: Instagram/babecabiita)

During high fever, Babe Cabita also experienced many hallucinations. At that time, Babe Cabita's illness was not yet known for certain.

"Every two hours of sleep, I shiver, I can't sleep. And on top of that, sleeping feels like hallucinating. So, I started thinking, 'Oh, why do people say weird things when they're about to die, right?'" Babe Cabita continued.

6. Autoimmune Disease

Babe Cabita Suffers from Aplastic Anemia (Credit: Instagram/fatiyw)

Furthermore, Babe Cabita explained that aplastic anemia is an autoimmune disease. The immune system, which should normally fight against diseases, instead attacks the bone marrow.

"Aplastic anemia is a disease caused by autoimmune. So, normally, the human immune system defends us from diseases, but my immune system attacks the bone marrow," Babe Cabita explained.

7. Now Recovering

Portrait of Babe Cabita (Credit: Youtube/Deddy Corbuzier)

Although still needing medication, Babe Cabita's condition has improved. On the other hand, he is still waiting to undergo surgery abroad for his recovery.

"So I have to take medicine for the rest of my life, three times a day, and the dosage is high," said Babe Cabita.

Well, KLovers, that's the story of Babe Cabita's battle with aplastic anemia, which at one point became critical.

(kpl/ans)