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Feeding difficulties caused by the radiation therapy he received for a malignant tumor of the esophagus. deterioration of kidney function former president of Uruguay Jose Mujica, who left
Feeding difficulties caused by the radiation therapy he received for a malignant tumor of the esophagus. deterioration of kidney function former president of Uruguay Jose Mujica, who left the hospital where he was admitted, his personal physician Raquel Pannone said.
“He has kidney disease and the consequences radiation therapy made it difficult for him to eat and began to drink less liquid.
“This worsened kidney function,” he explained at a press conference.
In line with this, he added that since last Saturday, Mujica had been receiving serum at certain times of the day to facilitate hydration and that this Monday he was sent to the Casmu hospital, where tests were carried out as a result of this fact.
Likewise, Pannone pointed out that the study results could show an improvement or that the situation would remain the same, leading to The former president must continue to receive the serum for a few more days.
“It’s fragile. He’s almost 90 years old, he has underlying conditions, and that makes him even more fragile. If we can get him to drink water, let him get well, he will feel better“The doctor emphasized.
On the other hand, he said that last week Mujica had undergone tests that showed that “there is no evidence” of his esophageal pathology, but there are consequences of the treatment he received.
“The radiotherapy went very well and we have a strong belief that the cancer is cured and gone.
“Over these days, we have done CT scans several times in different places, and this shows that there are no signs of a tumor,” he concluded.
A day earlier, Pannone reported that EFE that the former president had a “very good” evolution after treatment for the tumor, although he clarified that rehabilitation is costing him dearly.
“Rehabilitation is very expensive for him. He underwent radiation therapy, and this caused some symptoms that he does not completely overcome. This is not due to his underlying disease or any other complications. On the contrary, regarding the esophageal tumor, the evolution has been very good,” he emphasized.
In any case, the doctor added that the treatment is not harmless and that Mujica has other pre-existing pathologies that cause it.
“We are monitoring him and doing everything we can to help him recover,” Pannone concluded.
On April 29, Mujica announced at a press conference that he had undergone an examination in Casma, during which he was diagnosed with a tumor in his esophagus.
A few days later, Pannone held a press conference to announce that Mujica’s tumor was malignant and that he would be treated with radiotherapy. (EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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