Jasmin Bhasin shares she is diagnosed with terminal ileitis amid hospitalisation in Dubai on birthday

Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin. Pic via Instagram

Actor Jasmin Bhasin has shared an update on her health with fans after she was hospitalised in Dubai on her birthday. She took to Instagram to reveal that she was hospitalised during her birthday trip to Dubai after being diagnosed with terminal ileitis, along with a severe infection and inflammation. Earlier, her boyfriend Aly Goni had shared the news of her hospitalisation, sharing that they celebrated her birthday in the hospital.

Jasmin Bhasin shares health update

Sharing a video from her hospital bed on her Instagram Stories, Bhasin wrote, "As soon as I landed in Dubai, the next day I fell severely sick and had to get hospitalised because I was diagnosed with terminal ileitis and severe high-risk infection and inflammation. But hopefully I will recover soon and will be back (sic)."

Earlier, on June 28, Aly shared a post from the hospital to wish his girlfriend on her birthday. He wrote, "Happy Happy Birthday, jasminbhasin2806. We came here to celebrate your birthday, but life had other plans. Instead of making birthday memories, we're in a hospital room. Seeing you in pain has been the hardest part of this trip. I'd trade every celebration just to see you healthy and smiling again. May Allah bless you with endless happiness, good health, love, and success. Get well soon. That's the only birthday wish in my heart today. Happy Birthday. Love you, always (sic)."

What is Terminal Ileitis?

Terminal ileitis is an inflammation of the terminal ileum, which is the last part of the small intestine. The condition can cause symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, diarrhoea, bleeding, nausea and, in some cases, intestinal blockage too.

Although terminal ileitis is usually associated with Crohn's disease, it can also develop due to several other conditions, such as infections, the prolonged use of certain painkillers (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), ulcerative colitis, reduced blood flow to the intestine and, in very rare cases, certain cancers or inflammatory disorders.

Since the condition can have multiple underlying causes, medical experts usually depend on a combination of clinical examination, blood tests, imaging, endoscopy and tissue biopsy to ascertain the exact reason behind the inflammation.