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Privacy NoticeLauren Goodger has revealed she’s “‘scared and in pain’ after a small hernia in her belly button became infected. The one of mum to daughter Larose shared a snap of her ‘swollen’ tummy and explained she was on antibiotics but said if it gets ‘any worse’ she’ll need to undergo surgery. The former TOWIE star, 37, has openly spoken about her scary ordeal and took to Instagram on Wednesday, 1 July to reveal details of her agonising hernia. Lauren was left with a small hernia following the birth of her second child, Lorena in 2022, who tragically passed away just after birth. In a lengthy post on her Instagram stories, she explained the hernia and wrote: “Sorry to anyone trying to get hold of me I’ve been very slow on dms and emails due to a health issue…
‘I’m scared and in pain’, Lauren Goodger said as she revealed her infected hernia
(Image: Instagram/Lauren Goodger)
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“When I gave birth to Lorena it was a very quick 2 hours traumatic labour which left me with a small hernia in my belly button I had it checked privately last year and it was not to worry about, so I kept it as surgery wasn’t needed.. 2 days ago I woke up with pain and swelling but I felt ok in myself so I carried on day to day and filmed and went gym over the last 2 days haven’t had a minute.. but last night I was in a lot of pain and today it’s really hot and red and much more swollen and I’m in a lot of discomfort.. so I’ve seen a doctor today it’s got an infection which is causing me a few other issues. “So currently on antibiotics and trying to rest I’ve got Larose here with some help as that’s so full on as all mums know with no help day to day and I’m trying not to rupture the hernia anymore..so just wanted let everyone know if I’m behind with urgent things I am just taking time out to get better and hopefully the antibiotics work! But if I get worse and fall unwell I will need surgery.” Sign up to OK!’s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free In a second post, she continued: “So I’m on a MAJOR health kick due to health reasons I need to not eat any processed foods or anything that will irritate the hernia going forward as I don’t really want to have surgery especially being a mum on own it’s 2 weeks recovering time and my anxiety is too bad to go under and the after care etc. I’ve had it for 2 years so far and no issues! But obviously it can be dangerous if it’s infectioned or ruptured.
Lauren with her daughter Larose
(Image: Instagram/Lauren Goodger)
Lauren shared a photo of her ‘swollen’ and infected hernia in her belly button
(Image: Instagram/Lauren Goodger)
“So fingers crossed these antibiotics work and takes away the swelling and infection I will be continuing training (once this is cleared) and my diet will be strict and this is for health reasons not for body image. “I really want clear up this infection and get back to life. Right now I’m scared and in pain and just keeping an eye on signs that can be dangerous. Thanks.” In the last post, Lauren bravely shared an image of her hernia in her belly button. She accompanied the photo with a caption: “My hernia I Look and feel 9 months pregnant honestly the most painful thing ever! “I’m so swollen and this belly button is literally inside out, the red ring it’s burning hot on skin! Praying it clears goes back to normal when the antibiotics kick in.”Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnLauren GoodgerHealth
