KCR undergoes ‘routine check-up’ in hospital

Chief Minister complained of weakness, pain in left hand and left leg

Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday visited a corporate hospital in Hyderabad following complaint of weakness in the last two days and pain in left hand and left leg. After various tests, he was discharged around 3 p.m.

The doctors led by Mr. Rao’s personal physician Dr M.V. Rao carried out all tests on him, including MRI of the spine and brain, ECG, 2 D Echo and coronary angiogram, which disclosed nothing alarming.

Dr. Rao later told the media that the Chief Minister was fatigued due to frequent tours and delivering public speeches. There was slight spondylitis of the cervical spine caused by reading and use of i-Pad, he said.

Dr. Rao also said the Chief Minister called him over phone around 8 a.m., upon which he along with chief cardiologist at the hospital, Pramod Kumar, and some other doctors, went to his official residence. Mr. Rao was told to come to the hospital for a routine check-up and angiogram to see if there were any blocks in coronary arteries since he complained of pain on the left side.

The ECG confirmed there was no major problem from cardiac side but the MRI of the spine and brain, as discussed among themselves after perusing reports, was found to be due to spondylitis of the cervical spine caused due to ageing. The neuro-physician who was consulted was also of the same opinion. Therefore, he was suggested to wear a cervical collar, Dr. Rao said.

He also said 90% of the reports were available and all of them were good. His blood pressure and sugar levels were under control though he was slightly affected by them. His cholesterol levels, as also heart, kidney and liver functioning, are also good.

Mr. Rao was advised rest for a week after which he could resume his normal duties. He will undergo sugar tests at home every week and day care admission for a few hours at hospital for angiogram later.