Selena Gomez Lupus: Singer Is "In Treatment," According To Her Grandfather

Selena Gomez is currently in treatment.

In a new interview, Selena's grandfather, Ricardo Gomez Sr., is speaking out, revealing that Gomez is finally getting the help she needs, when it comes to her ongoing battle with lupus.

“She’s in treatment. She’s getting along pretty good,” Ricardo revealed to Radar Online, adding that Selena was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease “a couple of years ago.”

In late Dec. 2013, Pop Dust was the first to report that Selena was battling lupus, a chronic, inflammatory disease that occurs when one’s body attacks its tissues and organs. According to the report, Selena's flare ups from the disease are what led her to cancel several shows on her "Stars Dance" tour.

“She was working a lot. She was exhausted. She hardly takes some time out” Richardo said of Selena. “The doctor was telling her she needs to take some time out.”

Because of her lupus, Gomez often experiences facial swelling, extreme fatigue, headaches and joint pain, which can get in the way of performances and other career-related events. Lupus can also cause symptoms such as a red rash on the face, damage to organs and the nervous system, fever and temporary loss of cognitive skills.

Lupus is more prevalent in African American, Hispanic, Native American and Asian women, age 15-35. It is an incurable disease, but its symptoms are treatable and between 80-90 percent of sufferers are expected to live a normal lifespan.