Sunanda Pushkar death case: Doctors spoke in two voices
Posted January 7th, 2015, 06:06 PM IST

Thiruvananthapuram: Soon after Sunanda Pushkar’s death, doctors at the Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences had claimed that she had not been diagnosed with any critical medical condition which could have lead to sudden death.
Sunanda was admitted to the hospital on January 12 afternoon and was discharged on January 14 last year. A series of diagnostic tests were carried out and the reports were handed over to her. There were certain other tests which had been conducted and the reports were expected a week later.
Read: Sunanda Pushkar death case: Shashi Tharoor is shocked
According to doctors, Sunanda had a comfortable stay and she was cheerful.
Shashi Tharoor visited the hospital frequently during all these days and the medical team had explained the details of the diagnostic tests and findings to him. Airport sources had disclosed that there was an advance request for wheelchair before the arrival of Sunanda and Mr Tharoor at the airport for boarding a flight to Delhi. This had triggered speculations about her medical condition.
And with hospital authorities categorically stating that Sunanda had walked out of the hospital after being discharged and later in the evening even sat on the floor to witness Lakshadeepam festival at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, lead to many other questions.
The treatment summary provided by KIMS, stated she might be suffering from a slew of ailments including Sjogren’s syndrome auto immune disorder that affects the body’s capacity to fight infections and possibility of an overlap of syndromes. The summary had contradicted hospital’s earlier version that Sunanda did not suffer from any life threatening aliments.
Read: Sunanda Pushkar was murdered by poisoning, says Delhi police
According to the discharge summary issued on January 14, Sunanda was “haemodyamically stable” (physical aspects of blood circulation that include the cardiac functions stable) she was not taking any special medicines and needed more examination. Though she had told KIMS doctors that she was suffering from lupus, they awaited test results. She was put on a drug for arthritic pain.
Besides an acid-retardant and antoxidant, she was advised hydrochoroquine (HCQ) which has rare but serious side affects like loss of vision, increasing unusual tiredness, easy bruising, seizures, breathing difficulty and mood swings. Tests had been conducted in many countries and her ANA (anti nuclear body suggesting immune compromise) was positive. She was allergic to penicillin and photosensitive tests showed she had ulcers and biopsy result was awaited.
Sunanda was admitted to the hospital on January 12 afternoon and was discharged on January 14 last year. A series of diagnostic tests were carried out and the reports were handed over to her. There were certain other tests which had been conducted and the reports were expected a week later.
Read: Sunanda Pushkar death case: Shashi Tharoor is shocked
According to doctors, Sunanda had a comfortable stay and she was cheerful.
Shashi Tharoor visited the hospital frequently during all these days and the medical team had explained the details of the diagnostic tests and findings to him. Airport sources had disclosed that there was an advance request for wheelchair before the arrival of Sunanda and Mr Tharoor at the airport for boarding a flight to Delhi. This had triggered speculations about her medical condition.
And with hospital authorities categorically stating that Sunanda had walked out of the hospital after being discharged and later in the evening even sat on the floor to witness Lakshadeepam festival at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, lead to many other questions.
The treatment summary provided by KIMS, stated she might be suffering from a slew of ailments including Sjogren’s syndrome auto immune disorder that affects the body’s capacity to fight infections and possibility of an overlap of syndromes. The summary had contradicted hospital’s earlier version that Sunanda did not suffer from any life threatening aliments.
Read: Sunanda Pushkar was murdered by poisoning, says Delhi police
According to the discharge summary issued on January 14, Sunanda was “haemodyamically stable” (physical aspects of blood circulation that include the cardiac functions stable) she was not taking any special medicines and needed more examination. Though she had told KIMS doctors that she was suffering from lupus, they awaited test results. She was put on a drug for arthritic pain.
Besides an acid-retardant and antoxidant, she was advised hydrochoroquine (HCQ) which has rare but serious side affects like loss of vision, increasing unusual tiredness, easy bruising, seizures, breathing difficulty and mood swings. Tests had been conducted in many countries and her ANA (anti nuclear body suggesting immune compromise) was positive. She was allergic to penicillin and photosensitive tests showed she had ulcers and biopsy result was awaited.
- Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra embrace parenthood for the second time
- Amitabh Bachchan admits difficulty decoding Gen Z slang
- Yash takes out extra time time to pose for selfies with fans before leaving Mumbai airport
- Bollywood stars shower blessings on Anshula Kapoor Rohan Thakkar at wedding reception
- Shilpa Shirodkar recalls losing Chaiya Chaiya with SRK
- Watch Russian couple dramatic proposal atop Empire State Building sparks global buzz
- Aamir Khan says his wedding with partner Gauri Spratt will be intimate affair with family and friends
- Actress Sreeleela recalls balancing MBBS medical exams with Viral Vayyari song shoot on Doctors Day
- US removes four Indian firms from sanctions list
- Suriya joins hands with T J Gnanavel for new hombale films project
- US Iran agree to sustain Strait of Hormuz ceasefire resume broader nuclear talks
- Telangana Governor CM Revanth Reddy urge people to join fight against drug abuse
- Samantha Confirms Pregnancy Shares Maternity Leave Plans Have To Take A Small Break
- Allu Arjun to appear in court on Monday in Sandhya Theatre stampede case
- Yoga centres to be set up in all villages announces CM Chandrababu Naidu
More News
Photos
Latest
- Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra embrace parenthood for the second time
- ‘Sometimes we get addicted to our own greatness’: Manoj Bajpayee
- Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘Aakasamlo Oka Tara’ gets November 20 release date
- ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ crosses Rs 100 crore at domestic box office in opening weekend
- Amitabh Bachchan admits difficulty decoding Gen Z slang
- Watch: Nagarjuna releases trailer of Allari Naresh-starrer ‘Ramba Oorvasi Menaka’
- “Tum bahut lambe ho…”: Big B shares struggles of early acting days
- Nayanthara reveals how Geethu Mohandas convinced her to join ‘Toxic’
- Sonu Nigam says childhood anger fuelled his passion and shaped his singing career
- Yash takes out extra time time to pose for selfies with fans before leaving Mumbai airport
Opinion Poll
Videos















