Andrea Innocenti Recently, Antonino Spinalbese, a renowned hairdresser and former contestant on Big Brother VIP, was admitted to a hospital again. The news came directly from the hairdresser himself, who posted a carousel on Instagram to keep his followers updated on his health.
In the first shot, the man appears lying on a bed, with an IV inserted into one arm, while in the next photo he is portrayed intent on hugging little Luna Marì.
Alongside the images, he wrote: “Crohn’s, we have a problem: I love stability, but not in toxic relationships,” a phrase that drew mixed reactions but which for him represented an attempt to lighten a delicate situation.
Spinalbese recounts his hospital stay: photos of him on an IV drip and a joke about Crohn's disease.
The 31-year-old made the Instagram post to explain to fans that he is treating Crohn's disease , an autoimmune condition that has affected him for some time.
The decision to share the image of the IV wasn't driven by a desire for spectacle, but by a desire for transparency towards the audience who have followed him for years. In his commentary, Spinalbese used an ironic tone, emphasizing his love for "stability" away from "toxic relationships," evidently referring to his relationship with the disease itself.
Antonino's journey with Crohn's disease: from March 2022 to today
The first public revelation of his condition dates back to March 2022, when the hairdresser shared a video in which he described experiencing intense pancreatic pain. After a series of tests, doctors confirmed the presence of a chronic autoimmune disease . At the time, Spinalbese explained that "I felt like a superhero" until his body began to show signs of discomfort.
Immediately after his diagnosis, the man was a guest on "Storie Italiane," a morning show hosted by Eleonora Daniele, where he described his fear of not being able to be fully present for his daughter due to her new condition. Subsequent checkups and treatments helped stabilize his condition, allowing him to maintain a relatively normal life despite experiencing periods of flare-ups.
Crohn's disease: definition, symptoms, and recommended treatments from the Humanitas Clinical Institute
According to the Humanitas Clinical Institute , Crohn's disease is one of the main forms of chronic inflammatory gastrointestinal disease (IBD) . The condition can affect any part of the digestive tract, characterized by active phases of abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue, alternating with more peaceful periods of remission.
Main characteristics of the disease
Among the hallmarks of Crohn's disease is full-thickness inflammation of the intestinal wall, which can appear in bursts along the affected segment, thus distinguishing it from other forms of colitis. There is no definitive cure; therapies focus on controlling inflammation and preventing complications such as strictures, fistulas, or abscesses. Treatment combines immunosuppressive drugs and a personalized diet, reserving surgery for the most severe cases.
Antonino Spinalbese's sharing represents both a personal update and an opportunity to raise awareness of Crohn's disease , a condition that, while there is no definitive cure, can be effectively managed with the multidisciplinary intervention of doctors, nutritionists, and psychologists.