Kelly Ripa has revealed she needs a break from acting, as the All My Children star admits she keeps on ignoring health problems until they become difficult to overlook.
During a conversation on Live With Kelly and Mark on August 31, the Hope & Faith star discussed her approach to health after co-host Mark Consuelos discussed how people sometimes dismiss symptoms instead of consulting a doctor.
Ripa stated, "I conversely ignore everything until it's too late."
She then pointed to her knee as an example, revealing that she has complained about having a bad knee for years but has never sought treatment for it.
Ripa explains why she avoids the doctor
Ripa explained that one reason she avoids getting medical attention is her concern that acknowledging one issue could lead doctors to discover another problem.
She described the knee as something she has continued to treat as a minor irritation, which seems to be improved on its own. However, her latest comments suggest that she recognizes her tendency to postpone medical care.
The admission comes after Ripa recently dealt with another health issue that she had delayed addressing for years.
Kelly Ripa's recently underwent surgery
Earlier this summer, Ripa underwent gum graft surgery after delaying the highly-important procedure for several years. She later acknowledged that an excessive tooth-brushing habit had contributed to her gum recession.
Due to her surgery, she took a small break from Live With Kelly and Mark, while Consuelos provided updates regarding her recovery and the restrictions she was following.
Ripa’s latest comments indicate that her reluctance to address health concerns is not limited to her knee.
However, Ripa has currently not officially announced about stepping back from the showbiz industry.
