Actress Jasmin Bhasin Hospitalized After Diagnosed with Rare Condition

Popular Indian television actress Jasmin Bhasin has been hospitalized following a sudden, severe illness.

After being admitted to a hospital with intense abdominal pain during a trip to Dubai, doctors discovered an infection in the terminal ileum—the final and most crucial section of the small intestine, located between the stomach and the large intestine.

She is currently undergoing treatment, Indian media outlet The Indian Express reports.

Following Jasmin's hospitalization, medical professionals noted that such intestinal infections are usually not independent diseases but are often triggered by underlying conditions.

According to specialists, this type of inflammation can be caused by chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, bacterial infections, certain viruses, prolonged use of painkillers, tuberculosis, immune system disorders, or, in rare cases, cancer.

Common symptoms of this condition include severe pain in the lower right abdomen, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, and occasionally blood in the stool.

Doctors explained that blood tests, stool analysis, endoscopy, specialized scans, and, if necessary, tissue biopsies are conducted to pinpoint the exact cause. The definitive treatment plan is determined only after identifying the root trigger.

If the inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, a full recovery is possible through medication.

However, if it stems from chronic inflammatory bowel disease, long-term medical management and regular monitoring are required. In complex situations, surgical intervention may be necessary.

Medical experts warn that delaying treatment can lead to permanent damage to the intestine, nutritional deficiencies, anemia, weight loss, intestinal obstruction, or other severe complications.

Consequently, specialists urge individuals to consult a physician immediately if they experience persistent severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, repeated vomiting, fever, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, or signs of dehydration.