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Singer Andi Bernadee's hyperthyroidism improves, medication cut from 15 to two pills daily
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Singer Andi Bernadee's hyperthyroidism improves, medication cut from 15 to two pills daily

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysian singer Andi Bernadee has seen his hyperthyroidism improve significantly, reducing his daily medication from 15 pills to two.
  • The auto-immune condition, which causes excess hormones, had led to a drastic weight loss for the 35-year-old singer.
  • Bernadee, who initially hid his condition, is now recovering and has regained weight, reaching 67kg from a low of 46kg.

Malaysian singer Andi Bernadee is celebrating a significant improvement in his battle with hyperthyroidism, an auto-immune condition characterized by excess hormones. The 35-year-old artist shared his gratitude after doctors confirmed his condition is improving, a stark contrast to the severe symptoms he previously endured.

Previously, Bernadee relied on a regimen of 15 pills daily to manage his health. "If before this I depended on 15 pills, yesterday the doctor reduced it to two pills a day for me to take," he told Utusan Malaysia. This reduction in medication marks a major milestone in his recovery journey.

The illness had a profound impact on his physical health, causing a drastic drop in his weight. At his lowest, Bernadee weighed just 46 kilograms. "When I was sick before this, my weight was 46 kilograms (kg). Now I have managed to reach 67kg after going to the gym," he revealed.

If before this I depended on 15 pills, yesterday the doctor reduced it to two pills a day for me to take.

— Andi BernadeeDescribing the reduction in his daily medication for hyperthyroidism.

Bernadee admitted he had been living with the condition for over a year, initially denying its severity and continuing his work. However, a performance at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) became a turning point when he experienced uncontrollable hand tremors and excessive sweating in front of fans. This incident prompted him to seek proper medical treatment. He also suffered from persistent tooth infections, severe breathing difficulties, and leg cramps during sleep, which further underscored the severity of his condition.

During his recovery, Bernadee opted to maintain a low profile, wearing hats and face masks when going out to avoid confusing the public with his changing appearance. He emphasized that this was not a publicity stunt but a way to manage perceptions while promoting his debut album, "Ding Geding."

When I was sick before this, my weight was 46 kilograms (kg). Now I have managed to reach 67kg after going to the gym.

— Andi BernadeeDetailing his weight recovery after battling the auto-immune condition.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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