Big B admitted in hospital on his B’day

Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 4:10 am

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was today (Oct 11)admitted to Lilavati hospital in Mumbai after he complained of stomach ache due to suspected incisional hernia, giving anxious moments to fans on his 66th birthday. Bachchan, wearing a brown woollen cap and a blue sweat shirt, was first rushed in an ambulance to nearby Nanavati hospital from his residence ‘Jalsa’ in Juhu for a check up and scan and was later admitted to Lilavati hospital in suburban Bandra.

The actor was suspected to be suffering from incisional hernia, a recurring problem that has been troubling him since the near-fatal accident on the sets of ‘Coolie’ in 1982, but there was no immediate confirmation from family or doctors attending on him.

However, iconic actor Amitabh Bachchan’s health is no no cause for worry or concern, says Lilavati Hopsital, where he has been admitted. Hospital spokesman Mohanrajan said the actor would soon be up and above and back to work. “There is no no cause for worry or concern. He will soon be up and above and goback to work,” he said. Hospital sources said Bachchan’s condition was stable but it was not yet clear how long he would have to stay there which could be anything between two to 20 days.

Amitabh has been provided relief with medicines and investigations were being carried out, a hospital bulletin said. “Amitabh Bachchan has been admitted to Lilavati hospital today afternoon with a history of abdominal pain which has been relieved by medicines,” the bulletin said. The cause of pain is being investigated by a team of doctors and the report will be available tomorrow morning.

He has undergone blood investigation and CT scan of the abdomen and reports are awaited, the bulletin said adding that he is in suite number 1101 on the 11th floor. Further treatment will be decided based on the report.

“We respect the patient’s rights and confidentiality and hence would not like to discuss this matter further,” the bulletin issued by the hospital spokesperson on behalf of the family added.

Speaking to the media, Bachchan’s son Abhishek said that Amithabh is reponding to the mdicines and added that, “The doctors have advised him to be in the hospital for 48-72 hours and his condition is stable.”

Sources said the Big B, who was shooting for ‘Teen Patti’ till yesterday, had taken a break from work to spend time with his grand children who had come over from Delhi to celebrate Dussehra and Diwali. He was taken ill last night and complained of abdominal cramps. “Last night he complained of stomach ache for which he was taken to Nanavati Hospital this morning then he was admitted to Leelavati. At this moment, he is under treatment. We do not the test results as yet,” Bachchan’s secretary Sunil Doshi said.

A large number of fans and media persons, who gathered outside the actor’s house on his birthday were shocked to see an ambulance taking the actor on a stretcher accompanied by son Abhishek to the hospital. Bachchan’s daughter Shweta Nanda, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai and family friend and SP leader Amar Singh followed the ambulance in a car.

Film producer and friend Manoj Desai said there was no need to panic. “He is undergoing routine check-up at the hospital,” Desai said outside Bachchan’s Juhu residence.

Earlier in December 2005, Amitabh Bachchan was successfully operated upon for infection, inflammation and perforation in his small and large intestines at Leelavati hospital.

Bachchan was admitted to Escorts Hospital in New Delhi on November 28, 2005 following complaint of abdominal pain and was brought to Leelavati Hospital, where he underwent treatment for almost two months.

Bachchan suffers from myasthenia gravis, an ailment of muscle weakness, since he had a near-fatal accident on the sets of `Coolie’ in 1982.

“I am doing fine,” Bachchan was quoted as saying by visitors who enquired about his health. Among those who called on the ailing actor were filmmaker Ravi Chopra and Susan Roshan, wife of actor Hrithik Roshan.

A large number of fans and media persons gathered outside the hospital anxiously waiting to know about the well being of the legendary actor. Doshi said friends and family were praying for Bachchan’s wellbeing. “At this point of time we are focusing attention for his speedy recovery,” he said.

Hospital sources said Bachchan was under observation and tests were being carried out. Earlier at Nanavati, stomach and chest X-rays were taken. Over the years, the Bollywood legend has been coming out of his house especially to greet fans on his birthday.

This year has been an eventful one for the Big B. He had releases like ‘Sarkar Raj’, ‘God Tussi Great Ho’, ‘Bhootnath’ and ‘The Last Lear’. Besides, ‘The Unforgettable Tour’ was his biggest world concert in several years in which he was accompanied by Abhishek and Aishwarya. The tour, spanning over a month, covered the US and Europe.

(Agencies)

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Big B admitted in hospital on his B’day

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