Gemma Collins has revealed that she has been struck down with pneumonia.

The former TOWIE star, 44, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a health update as she told how she had been ill for three weeks now.

She penned in her post: ‘Hey guys sorry been quiet i have Pneumonia. I’m not as fast or on it as I usually am on the daily.

‘I am still honoring my work commitments which is taking every bit of energy i have but will be back entertaining you all soon.’

On her Story she added an update as she showed she was on a drip and had been visited by a doctor. 

Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection. Most people get better in 2 to 4 weeks, but babies, older people, and people with heart or lung conditions are at risk of getting seriously ill and may need treatment in hospital. 

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Gemma Collins has revealed that she has been struck down with pneumonia 

The former TOWIE star, 44, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a health update as she told how she had been ill for three weeks now 

One post that showed a drip in her arm read: ‘I’m having to take it easy which is not like me very slow and get so out of breath and tired so quick.’ 

Gemma also shared a snap with her pet pooch Gucci who she said was ‘giving her lots of cuddles.’

Another showed a doctor at her house as she said: ‘Thank you to everyone helping me I’ve had pneumonia for three weeks and honestly can’t thank everyone all the docs helping me.’