Selena Gomez confessed that her constant weight gain is actually due to side effects of the Lupus medication she is suffering from.

Selena Gomez recently had a chat with fans through the TikTok platform. In it, the singer/actress shared about the scandals related to her “overweight” appearance. Selena said that having to take medication to treat Lupus erythematosus caused her to suffer from edema and gain weight. This is a side effect of this medicine.

“When I use medication, my body tends to retain water and this is completely normal. When I stop using it, I lose weight,” Selena shared, “I just want to say and encourage everyone – people who are ashamed of what they are going through – that no one knows the real story behind, you are still very beautiful and wonderful.”

Immediately after that, the former Disney star continued to talk more about her experience when she was often discussed about her appearance. “I’m not a model and never will be. If you can’t support and understand me, go away because I can’t believe there are people who disparage others because of their appearance or anything else.” anything,” Selena added.

This is not the first time the Lose You To Love Me singer opened up about her appearance. In recent years, the female singer has often fought to raise people’s awareness about their health as well as warn about the ongoing stigma of appearance.