Yahir reveals Hashimoto diagnosis inside La Casa de los Famosos México

Yahir Othón Parra revealed inside La Casa de los Famosos México 2026 that he was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease about a month before entering the reality show, the same autoimmune disorder that actress Cynthia Klitbo has Source: Infobae. The disclosure came during a conversation with fellow contestants about Klitbo's dietary needs, when Yahir said, "Yo lo tengo, yo tengo Hashimoto" Source: Heraldo de México.

The disease

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to chronic inflammation and reduced hormone production Source: Heraldo de México. Symptoms include constant fatigue, weight gain, cold sensitivity, hair loss, and depression Source: Infobae. Yahir described the exhaustion: "Esa enfermedad te manda a la lona. Tengo que darme unos tirotes para ponerme a entrenar" Source: Infobae.

Shared experience

Both Yahir and Klitbo face the condition without a cure, only lifelong management Source: Infobae. Klitbo, 59, was diagnosed three and a half months ago, and her symptoms were previously misattributed to fibromyalgia and bipolar disorder Source: Infobae. Yahir noted her episodes of not wanting to get up, saying "no la debe estar pasando bien" Source: Heraldo de México.

What's next

Yahir acknowledged he still has much to learn about the disease, as he and Klitbo navigate their diagnoses in the public eye Source: Heraldo de México. The revelation highlights the challenges of managing a chronic condition within the high-pressure environment of a 24/7 reality show.