Gemma Atkinson has shared further details about her daughter Mia's epilepsy diagnosis, describing it as a 'scary' time. The TV presenter and former actress, who has two children with Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez, revealed on her podcast that Mia was experiencing absence seizures, leading to a diagnosis of epilepsy.
In an Instagram Story, Atkinson clarified that the diagnosis was made almost 18 months ago and that Mia is now 'absolutely fine'. She said: 'This isn't recent and I'm pleased to say she's now absolutely fine. She's thriving and doing everything in life she wants to do.'
Atkinson explained that Mia's absence seizures have 'gotten so much better' after a year. She credited a keto diet, recommended by a doctor, for the improvement. 'The improvement that we've had, I mean we're constantly monitoring but the last six months she's had none, touch wood,' she said.
She also offered reassurance to other families going through similar experiences: 'There is light at the end of the tunnel though. Many children grow out of absence seizures, just like Mia has & they can live a very normal life, so stay positive.'
