Shakira, her mother was hospitalized for suspected thrombosis

Nidia del Carmen Ripoll, Shakira’s mother, was admitted to the emergency room for a suspected thrombosis and is expected to be released very soon to continue her recovery at home.

The mother of a woman from Barranquilla was rushed to the hospital because of the pain she felt last Friday, and when she was there, a thrombosis was discovered in her leg, a condition that prevents proper blood flow, for which she had to be hospitalized. hospitalized.

Fortunately, the blood clot did not reach the brainreports Telemundo.

Ripoll received treatment and lies out of danger, stabletherefore it is possible that they let him go this afternoon or tomorrow at the latest to continue with his recovery from home.

Some world media claim that the Colombian mother is already at home, however, this information was not confirmed at the time of publication.

Shakira has not yet commented on this, but sources close to the family were the ones who confirmed the news to the mentioned media.

What is thrombosis?

As reported by the portal the Mayo Clinicdeep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot in one or more deep veins in the body, although it usually occurs in the legs.

Although thrombosis can cause pain or swelling, in certain cases they do not occur. noticeable symptoms. However, if the clot thickens and builds up, it can be life-threatening.

If the disease is not treated in time, it can lead to death, because it can be moved to blood and are deposited in the brain or lungs, as explained on the hospital site. A person may even experience a stroke or heart attack.

Between symptoms there are swollen legs, pain, cramps or a feeling of heat, redness of the skin, among others.