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Health woes hit Jesse Jr.

CHICAGO — US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is being treated at an inpatient medical facility for “physical and emotional ailments” that are “more serious” than previously believed, and will require extended treatment, according to a statement released by his office yesterday.

The Chicago Democrat, who faces a House ethics investigation over his ties to imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, has been on medical leave for three weeks for exhaustion.

“Congressman Jackson’s medical condition is more serious than we thought and initially believed,” the statement said. “Recently, we have been made aware that he has grappled with certain physical and emotional ailments privately for a long period of time.

“At present, he is undergoing further evaluation and treatment at an inpatient medical facility.”

The statement said Jackson, 47, will need “extended inpatient treatment, as well as continuing medical treatment thereafter.”