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ALLY McCoist has revealed he has an incurable condition known as ‘Viking’s disease’.

The Rangers legend said the disease had been in his family for generations – but certain lifestyle factors and health conditions could also put you at risk.

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Ally shared that he has Dupuytren’s contracture, a condition causing one or more of your fingers to gradually curve in towards your palm.

The condition sees lumps, dimples or ridges appear in the palm as tissue under the skin of your palms and fingers thickens and tightens.

Eventually, one or more of sufferer’s fingers – such as the ring and little fingers – may get stuck in a bent position. It’s common to have the affliction in both hands.

It’s often referred to as ‘Viking’s disease’ as it’s thought to be more common in people of Scandinavian or Northern European decent.

However, a genetic study published in 2019 found no evidence to support that Dupuytren’s has its origin in Norse countries.

Dupuytren’s contracture is not usually painful, but it can make it harder to use your hands and perform everyday activities.

Typically, people have to wait until the condition progresses significantly before surgery can be performed.

The sports presenter revealed he’s had two operations to try and straighten out his fingers, but the issue had returned.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Ally said: “I have got Dupuytren’s. It’s a hereditary thing where your fingers close in.

“I have had them done twice.

“The bizarre thing with Dupuytren’s is when I went to see the doctor he said ‘I will operate on it but it will come back in roughly nine years’.

“And I swear to God nine years later it came back.”

Ally said the condition ran in his family.

“I went to see the doctor and he said to me ‘Did your grandfather have it?’.

“I said ‘I don’t know’ because I never met any of my grandfathers, sadly they passed before I was born.

“I said to him ‘But my dad had it’. He lifted his head up and said ‘You’re unlucky because it normally skips a generation’. I said ‘That’s good news because I have got five boys’.

“My wee mum had it as well. My mum had it, my dad had it, it’s a hereditary thing.”

The football legend shared that his condition makes it hard for him to text.

“I have seen myself sending a text message which takes me five minutes to text with one finger when I should just dial the number,” he told talkSPORT.

Oxford University scientists who uncovered a potential breakthrough treatment for Dupuytren’s disease estimated that the disabling condition affects as much as 5 per cent of the UK population.

Other famous sufferers have included Margaret Thatcher and actor Bill Nighy.

Causes of Dupuytren’s contracture

The exact causes of ‘Viking’s disease’ remain unknown.

In Ally’s case, having a family history of the condition made him more at risk of getting it.

But other factors have also been linked to the disease.

According to the NHS, smoking could increase your risk of developing Dupuytren’s contracture.

Drinking lots of alcohol is another lifestyle risk factor.

Certain conditions, such as diabetes of epilepsy, have also been linked to the disease.

You should speak to a GP if one or more of your fingers are bent and you can’t put your hands down flat or struggle with daily activities.

How is it treated?

Dupuytren’s contracture doesn’t usually need any treatment in the early stages.

If it’s severe and you can’t use your hand normally, a GP may refer you to a specialist for treatment.

There are three main types of treatment:

• Surgery to remove the affected tissue in the hand (fasciectomy)
• Using a needle to make small cuts in the affected tissue (needle fasciotomy)
• Surgery to remove the affected tissue and skin (dermofasciectomy)

Treatment may not completely straighten your digits and they may feel less strong and flexible.

As with Ally’s case, your fingers may start to contract again after a few years.

RTE host Patrick Kielty has teased a cryptic “first look” ahead of this year’s Late Late Toy Show.

The Down native will be hosting his second ever toy show early next month, and “secret” preparation is well underway.

Patrick returned earlier this year for his second season run at the helm of the world’s longest running live TV chat show.

However, the real highlight for any Late Late Show host is the opportunity to host the childishly enjoyable and festive Toy Show.

The Toy Show is taking place on the slightly later date of Friday, December 6 this year.

The 53-year-old hosted the iconic kids late-night show for the first time last year, with the theme being Will Ferrell’s hit film, Elf.

For this year’s Toy Show everything is being kept under wraps, despite this, Kielty tried to give fans a sneak peek into the show yesterday.

Taking to his Instagram Patrick was all wrapped up in a jacket and hat as he entered the hallways of RTE.

Approaching a certain room in Montrose, Patrick said: “Secret mission alert, from an undisclosed location.

“I am about to enter here…”

The popular Irish comic panned the camera to show a door marked: “Elves at work!”

He continued: “For the first look at this year’s toys for the Toy Show, and this is the point where the phone has to go off.”

As Patrick entered the top secret room, he promptly turned off his phone so as to not give away too much ahead of the show.

Signing off the video, he shouted: “They won’t let me see.”

Patrick’s Toy Show teaser comes after many eagle-eyed RTE viewers noticed a break in the long-standing tradition of the air date for the show.

For the last five years the highly anticipated programme has been held on the last week of November.

The last year it was aired in December was 2017 when Ryan Tubridy hosted his ninth show.

RTE viewers spotted the new date change and took to social media to share their thoughts on the decision.

One fan said: “Paddy thank you for putting it back on in December… that was the toy show I grew up with first week of Christmas month… cannot wait.”

Conor wrote: “The Late Late Toy Show 2024 will take place on Friday, December 6th. It’s the latest its been held for over twenty years.”

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