Poor Mariska Hargitay. The Emmy-winning “Law & Order: SVU” star has been hospitalized yet again for something involving the mysterious lung problems she faced in January. At the start of the year, Mariska had a collapsed lung, and had to stay in a hospital for more than a week. Nothing was ever reported about exactly what had happened to Mariska. A few weeks after the incident, Mariska was back at work. Now it seems that Mariska is back in the hospital after complaining of chest pains yesterday.

After suffering through a lung that collapsed twice and multiple surgeries earlier this year, it seemed Mariska Hargitay was on the mend, reporting to work on the set of Law and Order: SVU and seeming healthy.

But now an insider confirms to OK! that the actress has headed back to the hospital, perhaps for an ailment related to her previous lung problems, but it is unsure exactly what has her checking in for medical care this time around.

The star reportedly complained of chest pains on the set of the NBC show yesterday and was taken to the hospital.

Co-star Stephanie March told OK! in January that Mariska seemed “strong as an ox” when she returned to the set.

From OK! Magazine

I’m a fan of the show, and I’ve been really disappointed with this season. That is, when new episodes come on. A new episode of “Law & Order: SVU” hasn’t been shown in weeks. Maybe this is the reason - Mariska is sicker than SVU producers are letting on.

Mariska is an extremely cool actress, mother, wife and women‘s rights advocate. I really hope everything turns out okay for her and her health.

Mariska Hargitay is shown at the Guys and Dolls Broadway premiere on 3/1/09. Credit: PRPhotos