Singer Bruno Cardoso, the frontman of Brazilian pagode group Sorriso Maroto, was hospitalised in Natal on Saturday after suffering from dehydration and low blood pressure.
Cardoso revealed the situation on social media, explaining that he had developed gastroenteritis. His blood pressure dropped as soon as he landed in Natal, in the northeastern state of Rio Grande do Norte, prompting him to go straight from his arrival to a hospital.
After undergoing an extensive battery of medical tests and receiving fluid hydration, Cardoso managed to restore his blood pressure and get back to performing.
Addressing his condition online, Cardoso wrote that health should never be played with and must always come first, though he added that he knows his limits well. He noted that he always tries to look for the positive side even during difficult moments and refuses to surrender to cloudy times, always trying to find the sun and shelter to protect himself and keep going.
Fellow performers step in
Cardoso expressed his gratitude to his Sorriso Maroto bandmates and to fellow performers who adjusted their plans to help him. He thanked his mentor Thiaguinho as well as singer Belo and the group Pixote, who agreed to swap stage times at the event so that Sorriso Maroto could perform earlier.
His musical peers offered support in public comments under his message. Thiaguinho told Cardoso to count on him, calling him a dear brother and saying he was thrilled by his recovery, was an increasing fan of his professionalism, loved him, and wished him a good rest. Belo also wrote that they were moving forward with everything and with God, adding that he was always available for life.
Understanding gastroenteritis and dehydration
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the digestive tract, primarily involving the stomach and intestines. The condition is often caused by viral or bacterial infections and typically triggers vomiting or diarrhoea, which can rapidly drain the body of essential fluids. Without intervention, this fluid loss can cause acute dehydration and lead arterial blood pressure to fall.
Sorriso Maroto is one of Brazil's most prominent pagode and samba bands, formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1997. Fronted by Cardoso since its inception, the group has spent almost three decades releasing national hits and performing at major music events across the country alongside fellow pagode figures such as Thiaguinho, Belo, and Pixote.
Cardoso published his account on social media alongside an image documenting his hospitalisation.
