Actress Hina Khan is suffering from chemotherapy-induced mucositis, an inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes that line the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, she said in an Instagram post on Thursday, seeking remedies from netizens.

“Another Side Effect of Chemotherapy is MUCOSITIS. Although I am following the Doctors Advice to Treat it, if any of you have been through it or have known any useful remedies, please suggest. It's really hard when you can't eat. It will greatly help me,” wrote the 36-year-old actress on Instagram.

Hina, who was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer earlier this year, said that she has already undergone five rounds of chemotherapy and has three more sessions left under the current treatment regimen. In a video, Hina also acknowledged that her sudden absence from social media has caused concern among her fans about her well-being.

Ever since Hina was diagnosed with breast cancer, she has kept her followers updated on her treatment. In July, she shared a video of her first chemotherapy session, recounting how she had gone straight to the hospital for her first chemo session after attending an award ceremony. “I attended the event and went straight up to the hospital for my first chemo,” reads Hina’s caption on Instagram.

Later, the actress shared another video that showed her shaving her head to manage the stress of hair loss. “Remember ladies, our strength is our patience and calm. If we put our minds to it, nothing is unattainable," wrote Hina alongside the video.

Hina also posted a series of selfies announcing her return to work.

The actress gained prominence for her role as Akshara in the popular TV serial Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. She is also known for her participation in reality shows such as Bigg Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi.

After establishing a fan base through her TV roles, Hina switched to films and OTT content with projects like Hacked and Damaged 2. Her most recent work includes the Punjabi film Shinda Shinda No Papa alongside Gippy Grewal.