Last updated at 5:35 PM on 28th September 2011
David Walliams has denied reports that he is being tested for Weil's disease.
However, a spokesperson for the comedian has confirmed that he is still suffering following his charity swim.
Walliams, 40, who completed his second charity swim for Sport relief earlier this month, was said to be suffering with fever, extreme muscle ache and joint pain.
Health scare: David Walliams is still poorly, but denies reports he is being tested for Weil's disease.
It had been claimed the comedian, married to supermodel Lara Stone, 27, could have contracted the Weil's disease after completing the epic 140mile swim of the Thames in just eight days.
The disease, that can be contracted when contact is made with water that has been contaminated with animal urine, killed Olympic rowing medallist, Andy Holmes, 51 last October.
But Walliams' representative denied reports he has been tested for the disease.
A statement read: 'Comic Relief understands that David has contracted a bug that has caused a stomach upset.
'He is being treated for this and has been advised by medical professionals that it is not serious and that he will soon be back to full health. David has not been tested for Weil's disease.'
A challenge: David's swim also gave him a nasty stomach bug after he swallowed water laden with bacteria
Poorly: David has fatigue, a fever and muscle and joint pain, symptoms typical of Weil's disease
David, who raised over 1.1million in the swim has now been forced to pull out of hosting a high-profile party for the Gorbachev Foundation, a charity he supports.
The comedian has also been diagnosed with a torn disc in his back. He started experiencing pain after his swim which has made it difficult for him to walk.
He spent some time in hospital receiving treatment but was allowed home.
He tore one of his discs as a result of his swim and is now out of hospital, but he is undergoing physio and has had to cancel some appointments.'
Happy: David and wife Lara at New York Fashion Week
On completing the swim 15 days ago Walliams battled through a severe bout of 'Thames Tummy' - a nasty stomach bug after he swallowed dirty water laden with bacteria, chafing from his wetsuit and aching muscles.
And he was bitten by water fleas during the swim from Lechlade in Gloucestershire to Westminster Bridge in London.
He said at the time: 'There was a lot against me at the beginning and the water was a lot colder because the summer was so bad. Being sick was a low point. I lost my mojo but I thought if I try I can keep going.'
One half of TV show Little Britain, David, was greeted by his wife Lara Stone, celebrity friends, relatives and hundreds of fans as he climbed up the steps in front of the former County Hall building on the South Bank.
Walliams quickly played down his achievements saying ' 'It was just swimming. It was just putting one arm in front of the other... just swimming.'
Thank god it's over! David is all smiles after completing his charity swim
Swim through miles of Londoners sewage. Tummy bug or worse. Surprises all round.
- Chris Williams, Bridgend, 28/9/2011 16:41
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