Claudette Dion, sister of singer Celine Dion, broke the silence on the singer’s health and explained how the “My Heart Will Go On” singer suffers from this illness.

Interviewed for the magazine Good morning! Canada revealed that the singer is doing everything she can to stay healthy and get her back health.

According to statements provided to Hello review! CanadaClaudette Dion explained that her sister is fighting a battle to recover from stiff person syndrome.

“She’s doing everything she can to recover… She’s a strong woman.”

The singer’s sister explained a little about the symptoms that her sister has been suffering from for almost a year since she was diagnosed with this disease.

“It’s a disease about which we know very little. There are spasms that are impossible to control. Do you know that people often skip at night because of a leg or calf cramp? It’s a bit like that, but in all the muscles.”

Dion’s sister confessed that there weren’t many options to support the singer so she could ease her pain.

Finally, Claudette explained that she hopes that doctors and scientists will find a cure for the illness that afflicts Celine and she hopes that fans also pray for the singer’s health.

What is stiff person syndrome?

Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare, progressive neurological disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. Although the cause is not yet known, it is believed that there is an autoimmune element that attacks various parts of the brain and spinal cord.

The main symptoms are:

Stiffness in the chest and back

Fluctuating and progressive muscle spasms

Stiffness in the extremities

Light sensitivity

Noise sensitivity

This syndrome generally increases the risk of falls and injuries; some spasms can even be painful and even break bones. As a result, many patients with this disease tend to have their emotional well-being affected and develop anxiety or depression.

Health experts consider that the people most likely to suffer from this syndrome are those with thyroid disorders, diabetes and vitiligo. Women are twice as likely to suffer from it as men and their age is between 30 and 60 years old.

With information from: Milenio.com