Earlier today, it was reported that NeNe Leakes had been hospitalized, though little was known as to the reason why. Rumors started spreading that the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star had suffered a heart attack, but she eventually took to her Twitter to give the real explanation.

“After some routine tests I was diagnosed with blood clots in my lung,” NeNe revealed in a statement. “I’m told this happened to me because of the constant traveling around the country that I do for my job. I’m thankful to be alive as the doctor advised me that most people don’t recognize the symptoms of blood clots and don’t go to the doctor and that’s when the big problems start happening.”

She has since been released and is recovering at home.

Marisa Mendez