Nikki Gil's daughter Maddie diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease

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Nikki Gil's daughter Maddie is diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease.

On Instagram, the singer and former VJ shared her frustration as a parent upon seeing her kid suffer from her illness.

"Maddie was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease — something we had never even heard of," she wrote.

"And seeing our little girl in pain, hooked to IVs, enduring tests and meds, was the hardest thing we've ever gone through as parents," she added.

Nevertheless, Nikki thanked Maddie's medical team and their village for all their help during this challenging time.

"We're finally home with our brave girl, and while recovery continues, our hearts are filled with gratitude," she said.

Kawasaki Disease, also known as Kawasaki Syndrome, is a severe illness characterized by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body that primarily affects young children and infants.

It's also the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children.

Kawasaki Disease was first described by Japanese pediatrician Tomisaku Kawasaki. He later died in June 2020 af the age of 95. 

Three-year-old Maddie is Nikki's daughter with her husband, BJ Albert. Aside from Maddie, the married couple also has a son named Finn.

— Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News