Recently, actress Lili Reinhart opened up about her health battle, revealing she was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis after months of unexplained symptoms. In a candid interview with Self magazine, the Riverdale star shared her struggles with the chronic bladder condition. She also emphasized the importance of self-advocacy in navigating health challenges.
In this article, we will delve into the details about Lili Reinhart’s health battle with interstitial cystitis.
What happened to Lili Reinhart?
Lili Reinhart is opening up about the health diagnosis of interstitial cystitis, a chronic bladder condition, that made the past year one of the toughest in her life. In an Instagram post along with her Self magazine feature, the 28-year-old actress encouraged others to “advocate for [their] health.” She recounted her experience of being dismissed by medical professionals. She wrote, “Being diagnosed with interstitial cystitis while simultaneously searching for answers about a mysterious autoimmunity/inflammatory disease made 2024 the hardest year of my life.”
The Hustlers actress first noticed symptoms while filming her upcoming thriller, American Sweatshop, in Germany last summer. It began as signs of a urinary tract infection that quickly escalated into persistent discomfort and repeated hospital visits. Despite initial inconclusive tests, Reinhart eventually found clarity when specialists identified the condition in October 2024. Now undergoing weekly bladder treatments to manage her symptoms, the actress has started on her journey to raise awareness.
Inspired by her grandmother’s delayed cancer diagnosis due to medical dismissals, Reinhart urged others to trust their instincts. The actress wrote, “The most important thing I have taken away from this experience is the absolute need to advocate for your own health. Do not let a doctor gaslight you or diminish your pain.”
Over the years, Lili Reinhart faced numerous other health challenges, including hair loss, alopecia, eating disorder, and Celiac and Crohn’s Disease.
