- Singer Jade Thirlwall has revealed she has been diagnosed with Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction, a rare condition that leaves her unable to burp.
- The former Little Mix star stated the condition has caused lifelong health issues including severe bloating, leading to unwarranted public comments about her body.
- Thirlwall expressed interest in a throat Botox treatment to relieve trapped gas, but voiced concerns that it might negatively affect her vocal cords.
- She has backed a petition calling for greater recognition of the condition and improved treatment options within the NHS .
- NHS England previously noted that clinical evidence for R-CPD is extremely limited due to the low number of reported cases.
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