Bethenny Frankel says doctors misdiagnosed 'pretty major' condition - Yahoo
Reality television personality Bethenny Frankel announced that she was misdiagnosed with a major health condition after consulting with a new team of medical specialists. She shared the news to encourage her followers to be more diligent and thorough regarding their own healthcare.
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Hear this story " Real Housewives of New York City " alumna Bethenny Frankel revealed that she has been misdiagnosed with a major health concern, though she did not clarify exactly what that was.
In an Instagram video posted Monday, Aug. 3 , the 55-year-old entrepreneur said a network of medical specialists reviewed her biometrics and longevity indicators before reaching the conclusion.
"And they have said that I have been misdiagnosed with something pretty major," she said in the video.
The Skinnygirl founder said the group that discovered the misdiagnosis was not some nonsense "vanity concierge doctor," adding, "it's very, very legitimate."
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