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Iggy Azalea has revealed she has been diagnosed with Temperomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ).
Writing on her Twitter account, the 'Fancy' star spoke out about her condition in a series of tweets, revealing she will be focusing on her health in the new year and avoiding drama.
Read the tweets below.
I'm back to work on my second album next week... Anxious to get going on it. The excited kind of anxious.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 31, 2014
Also last month I was diagnosed with TMJ which isn't the best.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 31, 2014
I'm gonna make more of an effort to take care of myself in 2015, stay away from all the drama & hopefully not have any flair ups.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 31, 2014
I don't think western medicine all the way acknowledges what a huge toll mental stress takes on our bodies. But I do believe it is a factor.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 31, 2014
Anyhow I don't think it will ever prevent me from doing anything I want to but it has made me realize it's important to look after yourself.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 31, 2014
So that's my little update and message! Look after your body and mind in the new year, be safe and enjoy it all! See u soon Las Vegas!!!
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 31, 2014
TMJ is a disorder that affects the muscles and nerves around the jaw causing pain and which can restrict movement of the area – with stress believed to be a heavily contributing factor.
The Australian rapper has been subject to a torrent of controversy over the last year, first as the news of a sex tape emerged and later when she ignited the wrath of Azealia Banks – who accused her of appropriating black hip-hop culture.
