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Lisa reveals condition is leaving her struggling to walk..

Irish Daily Mirror

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July 16, 2025

Country star McHugh's toughest battle after brain disorder diagnosis

- BY NADIA BREEN

COUNTRY star Lisa McHugh has revealed she has been diagnosed with a brain disorder.

The mum-of-two, who is battling functional neurological disorder, shared photos and videos on Instagram from "an incredibly scary and very difficult couple of weeks in hospital".

Lisa, 36, said she underwent CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, blood tests, lumbar punctures and "every kind of test you could imagine", leading to her FND diagnosis.

The Scottish-born singer, whose parents are Irish, added: "FND is a condition that affects the way the brain and nervous system work.

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