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Sushma Swaraj Suffers Kidney Failure, Needs A Donor

IANS, 16 Nov, 2016 09:54 AM

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.

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

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.

@SushmaSwaraj Mam If you wish. I am ready to donate my kidney for you. Nation needs your services
— Nikhil Dadhich (@nikhildadhich) November 16, 2016

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."

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.

@SushmaSwaraj
आप शीघ्र स्वास्थ्य लाभ करें, ऐसी कामना है. क्या मैं किसी काम आ सकता हूँ, किडनी भी दे सकता हूँ
— Ashok Kapoor (@kapoorashok25) November 16, 2016

Earlier, Sushma Swaraj was admitted to the AIIMS for several weeks in April this year due to chest congestion.

Respected @SushmaSwaraj ma'am. My blood group is B Positive. I will be happy to donate my kidney to you, if needed. God bless.
— Rahul Verma (@rahulverma08) November 16, 2016

@SushmaSwaraj my father is interested to donate his kidney to you.Please contact Mohan Kumar Soni Phone: 08280299113
— Thats Fitsays (@thatsfit) November 16, 2016

@SushmaSwaraj l am ready to give u my one kidney.My both kidneys r functioning well.Am non diabetic.My blood group is A+.Am 67 years old.
— manmohan kachru (@kachru_manmohan) November 16, 2016