Nawaz Sharif undergoes medical tests in London

Hussain Nawaz says he advised his father to go to the United States for medical treatment

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif underwent a range of tests, including PET and CT scan, at the London Bridge Hospital to establish the cause of low platelet count, according to his personal physician Dr Adnan Khan.

“Former PM Nawaz Sharif is undergoing a PET/CT FDG Scan at London Bridge Hospital under care of Haematology/Haemoncology at Guy’s Cancer Centre, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital, King’s College London,” he tweeted.

Former PM #NawazSharif is undergoing a PET/CT FDG Scan at London Bridge Hospital under care of Haematology/Haemoncology at Guy’s Cancer Centre, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital, King’s College London.
It’s one of the key investigations to establish cause of severe Thrombocytopenia.

— DR. ADNAN KHAN (@Dr_Khan) November 28, 2019

“It’s one of the key investigations to establish cause of severe Thrombocytopenia,” he added.

Thrombocytopenia is a condition which causes low blood platelet count. Platelets are colourless blood cells that help blood clot.

Earlier, Dr Adnan had said that Nawaz would remain at home but whenever required he will be taken to a hospital.

Shehbaz Sharif, who is also staying in London with Nawaz, has said that Dr Lawrence has thoroughly examined his brother and made some recommendations for treatment.

On Wednesday, Nawaz’s son, Hussain Nawaz, had said that he had advised his father to go to the United States for medical treatment. He requested the people to pray for his father’s health.