Former Indian cricketer Sidhu admitted to hospital

Hospital authorities say Sidhu has been put on blood thinners and is recovering well


Web Desk October 06, 2015
PHOTO: Navjot Singh Sidhu/Twitter

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu was admitted on Tuesday to a hospital to get treatment for a life-threatening disease.

He was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi with acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

"Mr Sidhu has been put on blood thinners and has been recovering well. His condition is said to be stable as of now," said a statement issued by the hospital authorities.

DVT is caused by a blood clot in a deep vein which hinders the normal blood flow. The symptoms may include swelling, pain, and tenderness, often in the legs.

Sidhu, showing the sportsman spirit, tweeted about his illness and hoped he would recover soon.

https://twitter.com/sherryontopp/status/651404509596397568/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

The article originally appeared on Khaleej Times

COMMENTS (1)

Virkaul | 8 years ago | Reply This news report is trying to sensationalise the ailment. Deep Vein Thrombosis is not life threatening unless the clot travels into heart and lungs and causes embolism. He would be given heparin or similar blood thinning drugs and later shifted to aspirin. Physical activity is a must.
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