Pop star and dancer JoJo Siwa recently had a scary health problem. She told her fans that she had to go to the hospital just hours before a scheduled show. The reason was a very painful burst ovarian cyst. By sharing her story, she helps many people understand this common but painful problem.
The Emergency Hospital Visit: Excruciating Pain
The emergency happened right before her Black Friday show at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. Siwa, 22 years old and a former Dance Moms star, posted a TikTok to give fans a health update. She even shared a photo of herself on a hospital stretcher.
She said that after going to the hospital, an ultrasound showed a serious problem: one of her ovaries had a cyst that burst and was bleeding inside her stomach. She explained that the pain was not from the burst itself, but from the internal bleeding. She said. “The pain was brutal — every time the blood in my stomach moved,” Doctors told her that this type of cyst problem is common and should get better on its own. The bleeding would stop naturally. After getting pain medicine, she left the hospital in just two hours and was able to do her show later that day.
Leading Up to the Scare: Dismissing the Discomfort
Before the show, Siwa had some stomach pain on and off. At first, she didn’t think it was serious and thought it was just a cramp or period pain. Many people make this mistake because most ovarian cysts are harmless and go away on their own. But on the morning of her performance, the pain got much worse. She tried taking a warm bath to feel better, but it made the pain “100 times worse.” She felt like she could not breathe and might pass out.
She couldn’t move because the pain was so bad. She called her mother, who called for an ambulance. Even though the first responders saw that her vital signs were normal, the pain was so strong that she had to go to the hospital. There, an ultrasound confirmed that her cyst had burst.
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Understanding Ruptured Ovarian Cysts
JoJo Siwa’s emergency shows what ovarian cysts are. They are small fluid-filled sacs that grow on an ovary. Most cysts are harmless and people do not even notice them. They often form during the menstrual cycle, like functional cysts.
A cyst rupture happens when the sac breaks and releases fluid, sometimes blood, into the belly. Many ruptures cause only mild pain, but a hemorrhagic cyst rupture, like Siwa had, can cause strong internal bleeding. The pain comes from the blood moving inside the abdomen. It is important to get medical help if the pain is severe, or if there are signs of heavy bleeding. Some cyst problems, like ovarian torsion (when the ovary twists), can be emergencies. Siwa’s treatment was quick: pain medicine and a follow-up plan. She did not need surgery, and doctors expected the problem to heal on its own.
A Resilient Return and Gratitude
Even after her serious health problem, Siwa showed great strength. After getting treatment, she was able to perform for her fans at the Mall of America just one hour after leaving the hospital. She thanked her fans for their support and praised the hospital staff. “Thank you for all the well wishes, grateful for the Doctors and Nurses for working so fast and helping me get back on time, keep it pushing,” she said. She added that she is not “100% yet” and will have a follow-up check in a week to make sure the bleeding is gone.
Her story is a strong reminder to listen to your body and get medical help for serious or long-lasting pain.
Disclaimer
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