Jinger Duggar’s Daughter, 7, Taken to ER for “Excruciating” Ear Pain

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Jinger Duggar Vuolo is now able to relax after her daughter’s recent health scare.

Jinger Duggar, known from 19 Kids and Counting, and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, shared a story about a stressful moment at a wedding they hosted. Their 7-year-old daughter, Felicity, suddenly had a problem with her ear during the event.

Jinger shared on a recent podcast episode that her sister, Felicity, was dancing enthusiastically at the wedding reception. Shortly after coming inside, however, Felicity began experiencing severe pain.

The situation was especially worrying for the 31-year-old, who is a mother to 4-year-old Evangeline and 7-month-old Finnegan with her partner, Jeremy. This was because her oldest child is very outgoing and loves being around people.

Jinger explained that her daughter pleads with them to stay up when company is over. She’ll say things like, ‘Do I really have to go to bed?’ even though she knows she has to wake up early, simply because she enjoys being with their friends.

Jinger understood how much pain her daughter Felicity was in, so she gave her two ibuprofen, even though she generally prefers to avoid medication. This immediately struck Jeremy as significant; he realized the situation must be quite bad since Jinger was quick to give her medicine, even while he was away at an event.

After the medication didn’t work, Jinger went back to the wedding reception hoping to find a doctor, but no one there was medically trained. Several guests advised her to take the patient to the emergency room, concerned that an eardrum might have ruptured.

Jeremy ended up taking Felicity to the emergency room, but thankfully she felt much better by the time they got there. Although her eyes were red from crying, she wasn’t in pain anymore, he said.

Jeremy explained that while they were checking in at the emergency room, his daughter said her ear had popped and felt better. However, she also insisted they should still see a doctor to be sure.

As for how Felicity has been doing in the days since her ER visit?

Jinger reported that her mother hadn’t complained of any pain for the past three days, and currently wasn’t experiencing any.

Read on for more stars who have recounted harrowing health scares. 

As someone who’s always been open about the realities of life – and especially life in the wrestling world – I wanted to share something personal. During a match in July 2025 against Piper Niven, I took an elbow slam that actually caused one of my breast implants to shift. It was a bit of a shock, but it’s just one of those things that can happen when you’re pushing your body to the limit!

She reassured her sister, Bella Garcia, saying they would get the issue resolved eventually. She explained to the doctor that as soon as she finished her current commitments – hinting at retirement – she’d return to address the problem and ensure everything looked its best, because she planned to revitalize things in the future and couldn’t allow it to remain in its current state.

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I was so moved when she finally shared what she’d been going through. For over ten years, she’d kept it hidden, and in 2025, she bravely opened up on Instagram, saying she’d been ‘suffering in silence.’ It really resonated with me, knowing how long she’d struggled privately.

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Someone messaged Suki on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, asking why she hadn’t been posting lately. Suki jokingly replied that she’d been hiding a serious health issue – a hernia caused by wearing very tight pants six months prior – and was afraid to mention it.

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Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain which led him to the emergency room. He explained he had a perforated appendix – it hadn’t fully burst, but was very close to it.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

During a soccer game against Seattle Reign on September 14th at Lumen Field in Seattle, a midfielder for Racing Louisville collapsed after only a few minutes of play.

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Adam Devine revealed that injuries from being hit by a cement truck at age 11 still cause him problems today.

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Gina Kirschenheiter, from The Real Housewives of Orange County, revealed that her ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, had a heart attack in March 2025, but he is recovering well.

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In an Instagram post, she explained that she was accidentally shot in the face by someone at a party who fired a gun unsafely. Thankfully, @thebrendanrooney quickly helped, checked her over, and took her to the hospital. She was hit five times, and one bullet came dangerously close to her right eye – less than an inch away.

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The actress expressed immense gratitude for being alive. She shared how much she loves her daughters, husband, family, and friends, explaining that she had a life-changing experience where she realized how quickly things can change. She urged everyone to cherish their loved ones and hug them whenever possible.

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, despite its often negative side, because it helped her discover a health issue. After noticing she looked “puffier” during interviews, she was surprised when doctors began commenting on her appearance online, suggesting she might have Cushing syndrome. They pointed out changes in her face that concerned them. This prompted Amy to realize she’d received steroid injections after a breast reduction and C-section, which ultimately led to the diagnosis. She wouldn’t have known about the condition without the online comments. In a recent newsletter, Amy expressed immense relief that her type of Cushing syndrome is resolving on its own and that she is healthy.

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In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained that the virus affected the nerves in his ear and face, preventing him from blinking, smiling, or moving his nostril on the affected side. He also shared that it had become increasingly difficult to eat.

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well, calling the situation scary but expressing gratitude that he was going to be okay.

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Fortunately, Emilia reports she has now made a full recovery and is doing well.

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Cori ended up staying in the hospital longer than expected due to other health issues. In addition to recovering from the stroke, she was also dealing with lupus and kidney problems.

Thankfully, Cori is now recovering well. She says she’s feeling great and is regaining her motor skills. While it was a challenging time, she’s happy to be on the mend.

Shailene Woodley struggled with significant health issues throughout her early twenties. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she explained that she experienced hearing loss, extreme fatigue – unable to walk for more than five minutes without needing to rest for hours – and persistent stomach pain. She faced a confusing array of diagnoses and conflicting advice from doctors.

Determined to find answers, Woodley, who prefers to keep the specifics of her condition private, combined traditional medical care with holistic and herbal remedies. This search for well-being spanned a decade.

She explained that the physical discomfort led to deeper issues, including fear of food and struggles with body image, identity, and feeling comfortable in her own body.

Fortunately, after years of focusing on both her physical and mental health, Woodley is now feeling much better and considers herself very healthy. She expressed happiness to be in a place of well-being.

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