Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli was admitted to a hospital in Thane due to several health concerns including low blood pressure and urinary tract infection (UTI). Doctors discovered an imbalance in sodium and potassium, which caused severe cramps and mobility problems.
Doctors said a neurological evaluation revealed old brain clots from a previous stroke, which contributed to neurodegenerative changes affecting his memory and coordination.
Doctors have said that Kambli has been kept under observation for further tests.
Hospital officials said Kambli’s initial evaluation showed low blood pressure (hypotension), measuring 90/60 mm Hg. Additionally, he was diagnosed with a bacterial infection (UTI) affecting any part of the urinary system. A senior doctor said Kambli had an imbalance in essential electrolytes including sodium and potassium.
These minerals are important for muscle function and nerve signaling. Low levels, known as hyponatremia (low sodium) and hypokalemia (low potassium), cause symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, and, in severe cases, impaired mobility.
The medical team has also expressed concern about his neurological health. “He was found to have old clots in his brain, possibly a residual effect of an earlier stroke,” said a doctor involved in his treatment. Over time, such clots can contribute to neurodegenerative changes, which refers to the progressive damage or loss of neurons, affecting functions such as memory, movement, and coordination, he added.
Doctors are doing an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan to investigate further. His wife sought immediate medical attention when he began experiencing severe leg pain and was unable to walk. The cramps were attributed to an electrolyte imbalance, exacerbating his discomfort and mobility problems.
The cricketer also has a history of alcohol abuse, which can affect overall health, including liver function, neurological integrity and electrolyte levels. However, family members said that he has not consumed alcohol for the past three months. Her condition is now stable as doctors address her UTI and electrolyte levels while monitoring her neurological health.
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