Renowned Mexican actress Marlene Favela has recently shared details about the stroke she suffered in 2012, a life-threatening event that, until now, she had kept largely private.
The star of Televisa soap operas opened up about the event that marked her life and could have led her to death if she had not realized it much earlier, and now sends a message for people to be aware of her body.
A life-changing trip
In August 2012, during a flight from Mexico to Miami, Marlene Favela began experiencing unusual pressure in her forehead, which she initially attributed to an allergy to the air conditioning on the plane.
Upon arriving at his friend Alberto Gomez’s house in Miami, he decided to work out on the treadmill, but later felt flu-like symptoms, including a cut body and tingling in his extremities.
Concerned about these symptoms, Marlene Favela sought immediate medical attention.
Diagnosis and treatment
At the clinic, doctors detected an abnormality in her brain and rushed her to a hospital, where she was diagnosed with a stroke caused by a congenital malformation.
Marlene Favela was admitted to intensive care for three weeks and, due to the seriousness of the situation, was recommended to undergo brain surgery.
Before the operation, Marlene decided to prepare her will and chose not to inform her family about the seriousness of her condition to avoid worrying them.
Recovery and reflection
The surgery was a resounding success; Marlene required no rehabilitation or subsequent medication.
Grateful for her recovery, she has expressed that this event changed her outlook on life, leading her to value her health more and to pay attention to her body’s signals.
In recent interviews, he has emphasized the importance of not self-medicating and seeking medical attention for unusual symptoms.
The only thing I can tell you is that when you self-medicate and when your body warns you, you have to listen to it
A message to the Hispanic community in the U.S.
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Marlene Favela’s experience highlights the importance of timely medical attention and being attentive to the signals our body sends us.
For the Hispanic community in the United States, her story serves as a reminder of the need to prioritize health and seek professional help for any abnormality, without underestimating symptoms or resorting to self-medication.
The Mexican actress continues her acting career and enjoys her family life, grateful for the second chance that life has given her.
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