“Sometimes a selfie is more than just a good angle and feelin cute,” she captioned a photo of herself. This time for #nationalselfieday I’ve decided to share my truth. As painful as it is.”
"So here is my face that was torn from work against my will. But I'm very grateful it was. Health should always come first," she added.
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Though she didn't clarify what caused her facial swelling, Hyland has always been open about living with kidney dysplasia, a chronic condition that occurs when one or both kidneys don't develop normally in the womb. In 2012, she talked to Seventeen about undergoing a kidney transplant. Over the years, she's also addressed chronic pain and other health-related issues on social media.
Since her selfie was posted last week, she’s shared updates and thanked people for helping her over the past few days. “Home from the hospital. Feelin great... lookin… messy,” she captioned a photo of herself wearing an eye mask and pink silk robe on Sunday.
