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Singer Park Kyu-ri Reveals Brain Hemorrhage, Pre-Cancerous Colon Diagnosis
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Singer Park Kyu-ri Reveals Brain Hemorrhage, Pre-Cancerous Colon Diagnosis

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Park Kyu-ri revealed on a TV show that she suffered a brain hemorrhage in her 30s and was diagnosed with serrated adenoma, a precursor to colon cancer.
  • She undergoes annual health check-ups and has discovered intestinal abnormalities, prompting her to share her current health management methods.
  • Park and her mother have significantly changed their eating habits, incorporating raw foods and intestinal massages, which Park says has improved digestion and aided in weight loss.

Singer Park Kyu-ri shared her health struggles on the TV Chosun program 'Healthy House 2,' revealing she experienced a brain hemorrhage in her 30s and was later diagnosed with serrated adenoma, a condition considered a precursor to colon cancer. The revelation came as she discussed the importance of health management, noting that she has found intestinal abnormalities during her annual check-ups and shared her current wellness practices.

It felt like lightning struck inside my head, with severe headaches and blurred vision.

โ€” Park Kyu-riPark Kyu-ri describes the onset of her brain hemorrhage.

Appearing on the show with her mother, Lee Myung-ja, Park discussed her journey toward regaining health and shared family stories. "I'm already in my late 40s, an age where I worry about menopause. My daughter is already twenty-two," Park said, updating viewers on her life before performing her new song 'Bap Taryeong.' Her mother recalled the frightening period when Park, then working as a public servant for the Seoul Metropolitan Gugak Center, suddenly experienced vision loss and severe symptoms. "I thought she was going to die; it felt like the sky was falling," Lee Myung-ja recounted.

Park vividly described the experience: "It felt like lightning struck inside my head, with severe headaches and blurred vision." She added, "I was told that if treatment had been delayed even slightly, I could have been left with serious after-effects or faced a life-threatening situation, which was overwhelming." Despite overcoming the brain hemorrhage, her health concerns persisted. "I get a health check-up every year, and polyps kept being found in my intestines," Park confessed. "Two years ago, I was shocked to discover 'serrated adenoma,' which is a pre-cancerous condition for colon cancer."

I was told that if treatment had been delayed even slightly, I could have been left with serious after-effects or faced a life-threatening situation, which was overwhelming.

โ€” Park Kyu-riPark Kyu-ri reflects on the severity of her brain hemorrhage diagnosis.

Adding to her health worries, Park mentioned a family history of diabetes on both her paternal and maternal sides. "My mother and I are told we are in the pre-diabetic stage during our check-ups, which is a great concern," she said. Medical experts on the show explained that weakened intestinal health can increase the risk of diabetes and abdominal obesity. Consequently, Park and her mother have made significant dietary changes. Their daily routine now includes intestinal massages and consuming raw foods before meals. Park reported, "Since starting raw food, my indigestion and constipation have greatly improved, and I've lost some body fat. I've even lost about 2 kilograms. I plan to continue managing my health diligently."

Two years ago, I was shocked to discover 'serrated adenoma,' which is a pre-cancerous condition for colon cancer.

โ€” Park Kyu-riPark Kyu-ri reveals her diagnosis of serrated adenoma.

Park, who has a background in traditional Korean music, has been a regular on health-related programs since recovering from her brain hemorrhage, sharing her experiences. She recently released her new song 'Bap Taryeong' after a seven-year hiatus, signaling an active return to her music career. She also advised that "the method of consuming food can differ depending on gastrointestinal conditions or individual health status, so it is best to consult a specialist before choosing."

My mother and I are told we are in the pre-diabetic stage during our check-ups, which is a great concern.

โ€” Park Kyu-riPark Kyu-ri expresses concern about her family history and personal risk of diabetes.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.