Selena Gomez responded to those who had criticized her physical look by clapping back and confessed that her weight changes as a result of her lupus medication.

She went on to explain that when she takes medication, water retention causes her weight to fluctuate.

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She was diagnosed as having lupus in 2014, an immune system-damaging, chronic disease. She received a life-

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saving kidney transplant from a longtime friend Francia Raisa, in 2017 to treat the condition.

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On Thursday, February 16, Selena Gomez provided clarification in a TikTok Live video that was posted to Twitter.

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“I just wanted to say and encourage anyone out there who feels any sort of shame for exactly what they’re going for and nobody knows the real story — I just want people to know that you’re

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beautiful and you’re wonderful and, yeah, maybe we have days where we feel like s—t but I would much rather be healthy and take care of myself " she said.

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"I'm not a model, never will be," before stating that her "medications are essential" and "are what help me." Mind you, I think they're awesome, but I am definitely definitely not that.

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Gomez thanked her followers for their "understanding" and "support" before pleading with haters to tone down their remarks in the final moments of the video.

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She added, "And if not, leave because I honestly don't believe in making fun of people's bodies or anything."

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She doesn't let those who body shame her stop her from having fun, she has been open about how it makes her feel when people criticise

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changes in her appearance brought on by a medicine she must take for the "rest of my life.

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Thank You

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