Channel 4 presenter, Laura Hamilton has vowed to never give up doing the things she loves as she battles Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). The 'A Place In The Sun' host made the pledge as she filmed for her latest show.
ITP is an autoimmune condition that affects about six in every 100,000 adults in the UK, according to an information leaflet issued by NHS King's College Hospital. The information guide says that it that causes a low platelet count. Adding: "Platelets are a type of blood cell needed to form a blood clot after a cut or injury to prevent bleeding and bruising. In ITP, your body’s immune system mistakenly targets platelets and starts to break them down. Fewer platelets are also made by the body. This results in lower numbers of circulating platelets.
Laura said in a recent Instagram post that her legs were covered in bruises due to the condition. However, she still looked glamourous as she posted a series of pictures and video of herself in the sunshine.
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Sharing a montage of clips on Instagram, Laura said: "What a great few days filming something new in the sun. My legs are covered in bruises, but with ITP that is often the case and I'll never let it stop me from doing the things I love!"
Fans took to the comment section to commend Laura on her bravery with several calling her "beautiful and strong." One follower said: "Looking amazing Laura and so glad to hear that you don’t let ITP define you or stop you from enjoying life." Another added: "Good for you Laura take care."
The presenter recently revealed she was shooting more episodes of the Channel 4 property series, according to a report by Liverpool Echo. The publication also revealed that Laura had opened up about her condition to help fans understand how ITP affects her.
She said: "Sometimes I do push myself a bit too hard and I will hold my hands up and say I've probably been doing that recently with my house build. My ITP has flared up so I want to take this opportunity to try and raise a bit of awareness about this autoimmune disease...
"ITP or Immune thrombocytopenia usually happens when your immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets. It's quite a common illness that children can have and grow out of but adults can get it too. Just because you have ITP it doesn't mean you can't live a full life, achieving what you want. Three people in my family have auto immune diseases (all different kinds), and we all try to keep as positive as possible."
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