In a recent interview with Bear Grylls, Ashton Kutcher revealed that he was diagnosed with a rare form of vasculitis. In special footage from a forthcoming episode of National Geographic’s “Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge,” the 44-year-old actor discussed suffering from the disease. He said he’s “lucky to be alive”.
“Like two years ago, I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis, that like knocked out my vision. It knocked out my hearing, it knocked out like all my equilibrium,” Kutcher told Bear Grylls. “You don’t really appreciate it until it’s gone,” Kutcher said, “Until you go, ‘I don’t know if I’m ever going to be able to see again, I don’t know if I’m ever going to be able to hear again, I don’t know if I’m ever going to be able to walk again'”.
He further added, “The minute you start seeing your obstacles as things that are made for you, to give you what you need, then life starts to get fun, right? You start surfing on top of your problems instead of living underneath them.”
What is vasculitis, the disease Ashton Kutcher was diagnosed with?
Vasculitis comes in a variety of forms, most of which are uncommon. Several organs may be affected by vasculitis, or simply one. The condition may be temporary or persistent. Blood vessels can become inflamed as a result of vasculitis. Blood vessel walls may thicken as a result of the inflammation, reducing the diameter of the vessel’s entrance. Organ and tissue damage may result from reduced blood flow.
While vasculitis can affect anybody, some forms are more prevalent in particular age groups. Depending on the type you have, you might get better on your own. The majority of types necessitate medicine to reduce inflammation and stop flare-ups. Kutcher had previously experienced health issues as well. When preparing to play Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in the movie “Jobs,” he consumed too much carrot juice and was twice diagnosed with pancreatitis.