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Nick Cannon: Lupus-Like Disease to Blame for Recent Health Scares

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Nick Cannon is finally on the mend after suffering from both kidney failure and blood clots during the past few months, AOL Music reports. For many, the stars health woes came as quite the surprise. Besides appearing physically fit, Cannon is only 31 years old, with no history of these types of ailments.

So what triggered Nick's recent health scares? According to Cannon, an undiagnosed condition similar to Lupus. In an interview with PEOPLE Magazine, the star reveals his kidney failure was a result of an "autoimmune disease that [doctors] found in my system." Subsequently, the blood clots that formed were directly connected to his kidney infection.

"It's a lot of stuff," Cannon tells PEOPLE. "But it's all in order now. They kind of say [my] autoimmune [disease] is ... like a Lupus type of thing, but no one else in my family has it."

For Cannon, discovering the root of his health problems is the final key to changing his life. Now, Nick is focused on the well-being of his body, mind and soul. "The blood clot thing was probably the scariest because ... I've known people who have passed away from that," he says. "I'm just trying to make sure I put my health first."

Despite the fact that Cannon's new condition is "something I'm going to be living with all my life," the star is focusing on the positive. "I feel blessed to be alive," Nick shares. "If it wasn't discovered, I don't know [what would have happened]."

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kathe528

@NickCannon: Lupus and Sacrcoidosis have a lot of similarities. as autoimmune diseases. "Sarcoid" is often misdiagnosed, but can affect any organ in the body. A family does not also have to have it-- but there may be a genetic connection for some families. Schelrodema, Lupus and Sarcoid present them selves in many similar ways. Jewish Hospital in Denver CO, University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore are 3 of the top Sarcoid treatment centers in the country. Learn as much as you can about Lupus and Sarcoid-- take control and enjoy -- it happens. Sarcoid '86

March 22 2012 at 5:36 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ralph

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March 07 2012 at 3:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lupus Research Inst.

The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) extends best wishes for recovery from kidney failure to Nick Cannon, multi-talented performer and husband to singer Mariah Carey. We are thankful that his lupus has been diagnosed properly, and on behalf of all patients with lupus appreciate his openness in discussing his battle with lupus nephritis.

Difficult to diagnose and to treat, lupus is a chronic, often disabling autoimmune disease in which the immune system turns on itself and attacks virtually any organ or tissue in the body. More than 1.5 million Americans and millions worldwide, have lupus. African Americans are three times at risk for lupus than Caucasians.

For more information about lupus, please feel free to visit http://www.lupusresearchinstitute.org

March 06 2012 at 3:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
KAREN

Put God first and He`ll add everything else. I`m sending Psalm 107:20 to you.
Stay focus on JESUS and He`ll ill you. Read Isaiah 53:4 & 5.
Romans 8:28 / The Lord work out things for your good and He gets the Glory out of.
BE HEALED IN JESUS`S NAME!

AMEN

March 05 2012 at 8:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
titibarrios

God is with you, and you will get your health back. You are a very bless peroson. Just take care and enjoy yor beautiful family.

March 05 2012 at 7:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
spotandrueben

i love this kid get well quick.

March 05 2012 at 6:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
penguinsscv

A prayer that God's healing will touch you soon & you can continue to being the wonderful husband and father God intended you to be for your family. Blessings!

March 05 2012 at 2:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
LEONARD TULLY

get well Nick. slow down and stay alive. all the money in the world will not keep you healthy. you must take care of yourself. primary care comes from you.

March 05 2012 at 12:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nancy

If Nick doesn't know about Familial Mediterranean Fever, he might want to look into it. Symptoms are similar and it has beeen diagnosed as many different things, lupus included. It is an inherited illness that can be fatal if left untreated. Causes amyloidosis and kidneys are one of the places this settles. No cure at present but colchicine completely stops the production of amyloids so it is a livable disease.

March 05 2012 at 5:05 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Yellow

I HAVE LUPUS TOO AND ITS SCARY. I SUFFER FROM PANIC ATTACKS TOO. BUT STAY BLESSED NICK. I HOPE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER.

March 05 2012 at 3:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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