Tato Algorta might have lost his sight due to adulterated food in Big Brother

The case of Santiago "Tato" Algorta  gained notoriety after it was revealed that  Catalina Gorostidi and Gabriela Gianatassio interfered in the preparation of a gluten-free dessert.The incident, which involved a brownie made with  Lucía Patrone inside the house ofGran Hermano, reignited an interview with the participant's parents where they detailed his delicate health condition.

The young Uruguayan's parents had mentioned in January, during a conversation with journalist Diego Poggi, that their son suffered from various autoimmune diseases.  "He has several and is undergoing studies. He even needs to have a genetic test because these types of diseases are very complex. The symptoms are confusing and can appear at different times,"  they explained.

A condition that affects vision and requires a strict diet

His mother detailed that the most concerning diagnosis was uveitis, an eye inflammation that affected Tato's vision. "He started losing his sight. He had a lot of inflammatory cells, and in extreme cases, this disease can lead to blindness," she warned.

She also mentioned that hypothyroidism had also been detected, among other issues still under study.  "Gluten is highly inflammatory, so he had to completely eliminate it from his diet. He also consumes very little sugar for the same reason," she added.

A critical stage and an encouraging improvement

According to his parents, Tato also faced growth difficulties, which caused significant medical concern.  "He was very small for his age, at one point something serious at the bone marrow level was suspected. Even his white blood cells showed altered values. It was a very difficult time for the whole family."

However,  after implementing a strict gluten-free diet, the results began to change. "The inflammatory cells started to disappear and he began to grow. It was a huge breakthrough,"  they revealed with relief.

The day Tato's mother visited him in the Gran Hermano house

Tato's mother's visit became one of the most moving moments of Gran Hermano. With words full of affection and pride,  she expressed how much they missed him at home, but also how happy they were to see him fulfilling his dream  inside the reality show.

The woman highlighted the joy she felt knowing her son was happy and grateful for the experience. She assured that the whole family was well and enjoying watching the show from outside, despite the nostalgia for his absence.

"We want you to stay. We know you're very happy here,"  she expressed with emotion. She reaffirmed that they saw him giving his best, and that gave them peace and pride.

Advice, support, and a touch of humor

Besides offering her support, she recommended that he focus fully on the game. "We want you to play, have fun, focus on the game and not get distracted," she told him and gave him the last pieces of advice: "Now I have two challenges for you. One, I've heard you many times say you want to stay and live here. Don't think about it, you're not staying to live here, okay? The other, don't step on the couch anymore. I adore you."