Highlights
- Pop star Alexandra Burke had to check into a hospital after a nasty bug bite during her ongoing Asia tour caused a severely swollen ankle.
The Bad Boys hitmaker, who won UK talent show The X Factor in 2008, visited Japan and Hong Kong earlier this month as part of a promotional tour.
The 22-year-old singer got a scare during the trip when her lower leg started to balloon up and she rushed to see the doctor on Monday, reported Contactmusic.
Pop star Alexandra Burke had to check into a hospital after a nasty bug bite during her ongoing Asia tour caused a severely swollen ankle.
The
Bad Boys hitmaker, who won UK talent show
The X Factor in 2008, visited Japan and Hong Kong earlier this month as part of a promotional tour.
The 22-year-old singer got a scare during the trip when her lower leg started to balloon up and she rushed to see the doctor on Monday, reported Contactmusic.
Burke was diagnosed with a "bad reaction" to an insect bite and was prescribed medication to ease the pain.
"I've been bitten on my ankle... And now my ankle is swollen! Should I be worried? It hurts... Seeing a doctor first thing tomorrow," she wrote on her Twitter page.
After the check-up, Burke posted, "At the hospital and have been seen. Doc says it's a very bad reaction to a bite... So I'm on medication. All should be fine...
"For those asking, my ankle is OK. No more pain thanks to the medication. Have to get it checked when I get back 2 the UK," she added.