ITV The Chase Bradley Walsh's 'seriously bad' health battle which leaves him 'struggling'

Bradley Walsh has opened up about his worrying health battles (Image: ITV)

The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh grapples with a health condition that might be news to his avid followers.

Bradley, 64, previously disclosed he suffers from blepharitis, which leaves him with red and swollen eyes.

Often his fans are left puzzled seeing Bradley's puffy facial appearance without realizing the root cause.

In his discussion on the programme This Morning, Bradley explained: "People don't realise I have seriously bad blepharitis."

He added emphatically, "I have to take one pill a day for it or I really struggle. I am going to need my eyes operated on at some point to sort it out.", reports MyLondon.

Bradley went on to say, "So many times, people have commented on how I look. But they don't realise. If I take medication though, I'm fine."

Walsh had previously touched upon this on This Morning back in 2017 while chatting with Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes.

Bradley Walsh opened up about why he might look different (Image: ITV)

He outlined to the viewers that blepharitis leads to swollen, red, and itch-prone eyelids, including flaky or crusty lashes.

In severe scenarios, individuals may find their eyelids totally stuck together upon waking.

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While not posing a life-threatening situation, the issue can escalate to dry eye syndrome, cyst formation, and even conjunctivitis.

Standard treatments involve regular eyelid cleansing routines.The NHS offers guidance, suggesting eye pads, wipes, and drops for cleaning purposes, and advises consulting a GP for acute cases.

In other health-related news, Walsh has also undergone a transformation, shedding 10lbs following a different health scare.

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After celebrating his milestone 60th birthday, actor Bradley Walsh shared a dire health warning from doctors urging him to shed some pounds.

Opening up about his health scare to The Sun, the beloved quiz show host revealed: "I was a time bomb. I was quite lucky in regards to the calcium test but my doctor said I produce too much cholesterol. It's a silent killer."

Bradley's father sadly passed away at 59 due to heart disease, and it turns out high cholesterol runs in his family, as he inherited it from his mother.

Heeding his doctor's advice, Bradley, who weighed in at 14st 9lbs, managed to slim down by nearly one stone.

Reflecting on the lifestyle change, he confessed: "I thought, 'Oh crikey, I'm gonna be bang in trouble here if I don't lose the weight and start dealing with this'."

ITV The Chase Bradley Walsh's 'seriously bad' health battle which leaves him 'struggling'

ITV The Chase Bradley Walsh's 'seriously bad' health battle which leaves him 'struggling'

ITV The Chase Bradley Walsh's 'seriously bad' health battle which leaves him 'struggling'

ITV The Chase Bradley Walsh's 'seriously bad' health battle which leaves him 'struggling'

ITV The Chase Bradley Walsh's 'seriously bad' health battle which leaves him 'struggling'