New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for kidney failure, might have to wait for at least 15-30 days before she finds a matching kidney donor, sources at AIIMS said.
“Sushma Swaraj has undergone some of the important tests before kidney transplant. She has gone home today (Wednesday) but will again come back tomorrow (Thursday) for further investigations,” a source told IANS.
Sushma Swaraj, 64, a diabetic, also underwent dialysis. She was admitted to the AIIMS on November 7 over health complications.
“Currently there is need of a donor, for which the emphasis is for someone within the blood relation. However, the problem is that her (Swaraj’s) daughter who could be the donor is also diabetic, making it impossible,” said the source.
The External Affairs Minister on Wednesday tweeted about her health condition: “I am in AIIMS because of kidney failure. Presently, I am on dialysis. I am undergoing tests for a kidney transplant. Lord Krishna will bless.”
I am in AIIMS because of kidney failure. Presently, I am on dialysis. I am undergoing tests for a Kidney transplant. Lord Krishna will bless
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) November 16, 2016
The team of doctors for the treatment of Sushma Swaraj includes, Head of Endocrinology Nikhil Tandon, Head of Pulmonary Medicine Randeep Guleria, Chief of Cardio Thoracic and Head of Nephrology Sandeep Mahajan.
Earlier, Sushma Swaraj was admitted to the AIIMS for several weeks in April this year due to chest congestion.
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Our prayers are for early operation and recovery of Madam Sushma Swaraj.
Respected Sushmaji,
I am too young to call you by name so just to begin my feeling, I mentioned your name. You are among very few leaders being loved like Sushma didi. Name of my own elder sister is Sushma so I am also connected with you slightly more. My prayers to the almighty for your well being and early recovery. We need to see your beautiful smile again n again.
Come back soon, we need you.
Dear Akka (Elder Sister),
Nothing to worry I am ready to Donate one of my Kidney. I am 58 Non diabetic, no BP , no other health complaints. AB(+). Just give a call or mail, it will be my pleasure
Dear ma’am,
My 8 yr old daughter who got a kidney transplant 10 months back, praying for you and other patients waiting for an organ transplant,daily.
We can understand the pain…and uncertainty,get well soon and we want you to fight back.
Regards
Get well soon Ma’am
Certainly Lord Krishna will help. All our blessings for a magnificent person like you.
My 31 year old brother who is a doctor is suffering from failed kidneys since birth. He is on dialysis for many years and havent found a donor yet. Hope somebody sees this and can help.