Alejandra Capetillo, Biby Gaytán's daughter, shares diagnosis that led to hospitalization
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Alejandra Capetillo, daughter of Biby Gaytán, was hospitalized in early July due to a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst.
- Doctors initially suspected appendicitis but later diagnosed the cyst, which prevents her from exercising.
- Capetillo shared her experience on Instagram, detailing the pain and emotional impact of her condition.
Model Alejandra Capetillo, daughter of Biby Gaytán, experienced a difficult health scare in early July, leading to an emergency hospital visit. Residing in Europe, Capetillo shared a photo on Instagram showing her with an IV line, explaining she woke up with a fever and required medical attention.
Initial medical assessments suggested appendicitis, but this diagnosis was later ruled out. Days later, Capetillo revealed to her followers that she had been diagnosed with a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst. This condition has significantly impacted her lifestyle, as she is currently unable to engage in any physical activity.
It was very painful, since they saw me with the hemorrhagic cyst and that I can't do absolutely any exercise.
Capetillo expressed the emotional toll of her diagnosis, noting that she misses her usual active routine, which included morning workouts. She mentioned that she can now only walk when absolutely necessary. The condition causes considerable pain and has affected her mood.
According to Mayo Clinic, hemorrhagic ovarian cysts form when a blood vessel within an ovarian cyst ruptures, causing bleeding into the sac. While many ovarian cysts are benign and resolve on their own, significant pain or complications can necessitate medical treatment, potentially including surgery.
I miss doing those activities.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.