Krzysztof Śmiszek Discusses Health Struggles with Bone Disease

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1. choroba  (f.)
   stan, w którym organizm funkcjonuje nieprawidłowo z powodu infekcji lub problemów zdrowotnych ↩︎
2. utrudniać
   czynić coś trudniejszym do zrobienia ↩︎
3. wsparcie  (n.)
   pomoc lub asysta udzielana komuś ↩︎
4. terapeuta  (m.)
   osoba, która pomaga innym poprzez leczenie psychiczne lub fizyczne ↩︎
5. ruchomość  (f.)
   zdolność do poruszania się lub bycia poruszanym ↩︎
6. zmiana  (f.)
   proces, w którym coś staje się inne niż wcześniej ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: What does Krzysztof Śmiszek find difficult because of his bone disease?

Question 2: Who helps Krzysztof Śmiszek with his health issues?

Vocabulary

Polish	English
choroba  (f.)	disease
utrudniać	hinder
wsparcie  (n.)	support
terapeuta  (m.)	therapists
ruchomość  (f.)	mobility
zmiana  (f.)	changes

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Krzysztof Śmiszek, a prominent Polish MEP and political figure, has opened up about his ongoing battle with a chronic bone disease. This condition, as shared by Śmiszek, is a recurring ailment that significantly affects his daily life, causing complications in mobility and routine activities.

The news came to light through various media channels where Śmiszek expressed his gratitude to medical professionals assisting him through this challenging period. “I would like to thank my doctors, nurses, and therapists for their excellent work,” he said, indicating the critical role of medical support in managing his condition.

Śmiszek explained during an interview with TVN24 that the disease attacks his bones, leading to mobility issues, and requiring the use of orthopaedic equipment to aid movement. “It’s a situation where sometimes you have to stop, rest, and think about the future,” he remarked, highlighting the introspective nature of dealing with such health challenges.

Despite the severity of his condition, Śmiszek has expressed a positive outlook. “I remain optimistic and hopeful that things will improve,” he noted. His resilience has been met with an outpour of well-wishes from across the political spectrum, which he acknowledged as touching and encouraging.

This openness about his health issues is aligned with his involvement in promoting preventative health measures. Śmiszek hopes that by sharing his story, it will encourage others to prioritize their health. Reflecting on the broader implications, he emphasized the importance of listening to one’s body and the workforce involved in managing healthcare.

Śmiszek’s partner, Robert Biedroń, also confirmed the seriousness of the situation, describing the necessity for intensive therapy. The situation reverberates on a personal level for Śmiszek, who continues to advocate for legal changes that support non-traditional partnerships in Poland, touching on the broader socio-political debates surrounding relationships and health rights.

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