Claudine Barretto Shares Her Health Scare & the Support of Her Family
CLAUDINE BARRETTO – Optimum Star Claudine Barretto candidly shared her recent health scare, expressing gratitude for the unwavering support of her family.
Claudine Barretto, one of the iconic Barretto sisters alongside Gretchen and Marjorie, has been a prominent figure in Philippine showbiz for decades. She rose to stardom in the 90s with the hit TV show ‘Ang TV’ and later became a household name through memorable roles in Home Along Da Riles with the late Dolphy Quizon, and teleseryes like ‘Mula sa Puso’, ‘Saan Ka Man Naroroon,’ ‘Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan’, ‘Marina’, and ‘Iisa Pa Lamang.’
Despite her public success, Claudine has also faced personal challenges, including her separation from Raymart Santiago, whom she married in 2006.
Recently, Claudine Barretto revealed that she experienced a health scare that left her and her loved ones shaken. In a heartfelt social media post, Claudine shared that she had been feeling unwell for weeks due to extremely low blood pressure, which required hospitalization.
Her post detailed a frightening episode where she became disoriented, her speech slurred, and she needed urgent medical attention.
“Been needing to go to the hospital for weeks na. My BP has been too low and to be admitted was necessary. It’s been scary these past couple of months,” Claudine wrote.
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Claudine Barretto recounted a moment of distress while caring for her son Noah, despite running a fever herself. Nurses had to assist her back to her bed, and she was soon surrounded by doctors and nurses. A series of medical interventions followed, including an MRI and injections, leaving her physically drained but grateful for the care she received.
In her post, Claudine expressed deep gratitude for her children, including Sab, Santino, and Saint, who stayed by her side throughout the ordeal. “God, thank you for my children. I’m so blessed,” she wrote, highlighting their unwavering support during her recovery.
The actress’s openness about her experience serves as a reminder of the importance of health and family. Fans and friends have since flooded her social media with prayers and well-wishes for her recovery.