Serena Williams' Husband Alexis Ohanian Reveals Lyme Disease Diagnosis.

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Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, has been diagnosed with Lyme disease.

Diagnosis and Health Update

After undergoing comprehensive health scans, the Reddit co-founder and father of two, 41, shared the health update on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. Ohanian wrote:

"Doing a full battery of health scans, tests, etc, and found out I have Lyme disease," he wrote. "Wild. No symptoms, thankfully, but gonna treat. Good cholesterol is too low. Bad cholesterol is just OK. Gotta work on that. On the plus side: 822 ng/dL total + 162 ng/dL free testosterone."

He further added:

"I've got a loved one who had it a few years back, showed tons of symptoms, etc., and just couldn't figure it out until they tested him for it and then found it (treated it successfully, too). I spend so little time in the wilderness/northeast this was quite a surprise."

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Understanding Lyme Disease

• Cause: Bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks.
• Symptoms: Fever, headache, fatigue, and skin rash.
• Complications if Untreated: Facial paralysis, irregular heartbeat, arthritis.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), untreated Lyme disease can produce a wide range of symptoms, which may include facial paralysis, an irregular heartbeat, and arthritis.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian attend the 2024 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 11 in Hollywood, California, with their daughter.Photo byFrazer Harrison/Getty Images

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Celebrity Support

Many celebrities have shared their battles with Lyme disease, including:

• Justin Bieber
• Shania Twain
• Avril Lavigne
• Amy Schumer
• Yolanda Hadid
• Bella Hadid

Ohanian remains optimistic about his diagnosis, tweeting:

"Anyway, gonna grab some antibiotics — can't keep me down, tick!"

Family and Public Appearance

Ohanian spoke with ET on the red carpet at the 2024 ESPY Awards on Thursday, where he supported his wife, Serena Williams, who was hosting the event. He attended with their 6-year-old daughter, Olympia. Baby Adira, who turns one next month, was not in attendance. Ohanian expressed his pride:

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"They're good," Ohanian told ET of his daughters. "I'm a very proud papa. Olympia is almost 7, and this is a fun night for her to cheer on mama with me."

Conclusion

Alexis Ohanian's unexpected Lyme disease diagnosis highlights the importance of health screenings and awareness. Despite his diagnosis, Ohanian remains positive and focused on treatment. His public disclosure brings attention to Lyme disease and its impact, encouraging others to stay vigilant about their health.

For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

Source: etonline