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Doctors say he has developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his left leg
Updated on: Dec 7, 2016, 12:12:31 IST
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Doctors at Lilavati Hospital, Bandra, where 93-year-old thespian Dilip Kumar has been admitted since Tuesday morning, said he has developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his left leg. DVT is a condition wherein blood clots form in one or more veins in the body.
“We administered medicine called Heparin, the night he was admitted. He has responded well and is on a wheelchair,, “said a doctor from the hospital.
The veteran actor was earlier admitted to hospital in April this year after he complained of difficulty in breathing.
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