Shakira 's mum is said to have been hospitalised "as a matter of urgency" after a blood clot in her leg was discovered.
Nidia Ripoll was said to have initially suffered a stroke, but media in Spain is saying sources close to the singer have spoke to American Spanish-language TV broadcaster Telemundo and said the issue was related to deep vein thrombosis.
It's claimed the condition has not affected her brain. There has been no comment by the Colombian songstress, 46, as of yet.
