NEW DELHI: External affairs minister
Sushma Swaraj, who is suffering from kidney failure, is undergoing tests for a kidney transplant, which is the only permanent solution for the life-threatening condition.
The minister confirmed this on Tuesday in tweet which stated: "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."
Sources in AIIMS, where she is being treated for years and was admitted again last week, said Swaraj has been undergoing dialysis, which in simple terms means cleaning waste products from the kidney, for nearly six months and was recently advised transplant.
The team of doctors treating Swaraj include nephrologist Dr Sandeep Mahajan, endocrinologist Dr Nikhil Tandon and pulmonologist Dr Randeep Guleria.
The 64-year-old minister was admitted to AIIMS in April for nearly three weeks with complaints of fever and chest infection. She is also a known diabetic, said sources.
Doctors, who did not want to be quoted, told TOI that a transplant was suggested because she suffers from multiple comorbidities and early surgery would mean a better outcome.
"It is for the patient to decide whether she would undergo the transplant at AIIMS or elsewhere. The decision on who would donate the kidney or whether they would look for a cadaver donor has also not been taken," said a doctor.