Nick Cannon Hospitalized: Star Reveals New Serious Health Condition

Posted on Feb 16th 2012 2:45PM by Sarah Chazan

Nick Cannon hospitalized Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

It's been a rough few months for Nick Cannon. Over the holidays, the rapper-turned-television-host was hospitalized for kidney failure in Aspen, CO. Then, weeks later, the star was back under doctor's care in Los Angeles for surgery on his ailing kidneys.

But sadly, Nick's health woes haven't ended there. Late last week (Feb. 10) Nick was back in the hospital for the fourth time in three months after experiencing horrible pains in his chest and right arm. Cannon was subsequently diagnosed with blood clots -- a condition he's taking very seriously.

"I was trying to downplay it a lot, even in my own mind," Nick revealed today on a morning radio show. "I travel a lot. Anyone who flies a lot can be a victim to getting blood clots because it can start in your legs or your lower back (from sitting for an extended period of time)."

"That, on top of my previous condition made me more prone to [getting blood clots]," continued Cannon. "I couldn't sleep because I was in so much pain. I was having a lot of pain in my back."

Nick's recent health scare has convinced him to finally slow down his hectic lifestyle ... if not for himself, for his twins Moroccan and Monroe. "My doctor was saying that my work is going to kill me -- and he's not joking," shared the star. "I think part of the reason why my health did kind of deteriorate was because I wasn't resting a lot and I was doing too much. I was overworking myself, working out too much."

"I always took a lot of pride in working so hard and never taking a day off," revealed Nick. "But I'm learning that it isn't the wisest thing all the time, especially being a new father. Not only wanting to spend more time with my children, but wanting to be there for my children."

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February 19 2012 at 1:25 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

LISA

CAN YOU SAY ALCOHOLISM,,,I MEAN YOU COULD CLEARLY SEE IT AMERICAS GOT TALENT..HE BE DRUNK AND SLURRING AND MISSING HIS QUE...I FEEL BAD FOR MARIAH SHE CHOOSE A DRUNKKKKKKKK

February 19 2012 at 11:31 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Jadiel

lol mariah is a ******* drunk too

May 02 2012 at 11:54 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

idontcare761

Between you and your wife , you have more than enough money to support yourselves and your children and even their children , quite comfortably , so slow down a bit and enjoy your family. No one knows how long we'll be here and if you can slow down (not stop , just slow down) do it. Good Luck to you Nick.

February 19 2012 at 9:46 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

garden17

Could you have a blood disorder called Factor V Leiden. I causes clots. BUT I'M SURE U CHECKED IT OUT..

February 18 2012 at 11:36 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Pastor Tracy Nichols

NICK, I PRAY THAT ALL IS WELL WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I PRAY THAT YOU LEARN TO TRULY TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, FOR THE SAKE OF YOU AND THE FAMILY. THERE ARE SO MANY TIMES, WE THINK THAT PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THE FAMILY REALLY NEED US. BUT THE TRUTH IS, GOD COMES FIRST, YOU AND THEN YOUR FAMILY. EVERYTHING ELSE NEED TO BE PUT ON THE BACK END. ALTHOUGH WE ALL LOVE YOU, MARIAH AND THE KIDS, WE WANT TO SEE YOU ALL GROW OLD TOGETHER AS HUSBAND AND WIFE AND FATHER AND MOTHER. TAKE CARE MY FRIEND AND GOD BE WITH YOU EVERY STEP IN YOUR LIFE! MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND THE FAMILY!

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Dennis

I hate you Nick....You got Mariah and not me. lol.....just kidding. I wish you all the best with your health. Take care of yourself for your wife and kids. They need you. God bless you bro.

February 17 2012 at 4:43 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply

Shauty

Take care Nick. You have a wonderful family to be there for. XOXO

February 17 2012 at 4:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Mitzi Hulsey-Glass

Yes, we are praying for Nick and this is serious, reality check. When it is all said and done ; how much do we really need? Beautiful family and it is time to take care of yourself and them. This is wonderful that awareness is going out to the fans as well. Nick seems to have a heart and we do not like to see the good guys get down. GET BETTER NICK

February 17 2012 at 10:59 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ShantayAdams

these celebrities need to slow down on all that work they do it's not worth your health you can't produce anything when you are dead and you have enough money to live a lifetime if you don't spend it on things you really don't use or need all that stress is not good for your body vi pray he gets bette he is so young it's scary more people are dying from health problems than anything else so young

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