Murshidabad/Mumbai: 17-year-old Iqbal from Murshidabad, West Bengal has been suffering from a health problem for a long time, which has made his life completely different from ordinary people. To get relief he was forced to stay in the pond water for hours. The matter came into discussion after the video of his condition surfaced on social media. Now on the initiative of industrialist Anant Ambani, Iqbal has been brought to Mumbai for treatment. He was named Sir H.N. He has been admitted to Reliance Foundation Hospital, where doctors will find out the cause of his illness and decide the direction of further treatment.
Why did Iqbal have to live in the pond?
Iqbal, a resident of Murshidabad, has been suffering from skin and body related problems for a long time. According to the family, his pain increased when he was out of water. For this reason, he started spending a lot of time in the pond around the house. Gradually, living in water became his compulsion. After his condition came to light, his story became a topic of discussion among the local people also.
How did the matter come to light after the video went viral on social media?
Iqbal’s condition came into widespread discussion when a video of him went viral on social media. In this, he was seen sitting in the water of the pond and was seen eating snacks there. After the video surfaced, people’s attention was drawn towards his unusual condition. After this, medical experts also took the matter seriously and felt the need to find out the real reason behind his health.
Why was the family not able to afford the treatment?
According to Iqbal’s parents, they had taken their son to the hospital earlier also, but his problem could not be solved. The financial condition of the family was not such that expensive treatment could be provided for a long time. After this he appealed for help. After the matter came to light, Anant Ambani took the initiative to help.
What arrangements did Anant Ambani make for Iqbal?
After getting information about the case, on the instructions of Anant Ambani, a team of medical experts took stock of Iqbal’s condition. According to the report of Navbharat Times, the team of experts went to his house in Murshidabad and conducted initial investigation and then advised to take him to Mumbai. Iqbal was first taken to Kolkata Airport by ambulance and from there he was brought to Mumbai via medical aircraft under the supervision of medical staff.
What will the doctors in the Mumbai hospital find out now?
After reaching Mumbai, Iqbal has been admitted to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital. Here specialist doctors will examine his condition in detail. At present, no final medical conclusion has emerged regarding the root cause of his problem. Only after investigation will it be clear what is the reason for the burning sensation as soon as he comes out of the water and which disease is related to his compulsion to stay in water for a long time.
What harm can constant exposure to water cause to the body?
Iqbal’s case has also drawn attention to the health risks of prolonged exposure to water. According to dermatologists at SSKM Hospital, continuous exposure of the skin to water can lead to maceration. In this condition the skin may become white, soft and weak, which increases the risk of irritation, cracks and infection. Experts also said that keeping the skin wet for a long time can increase the risk of fungal and bacterial infections.
Will treatment in Mumbai solve Iqbal’s problem?
At present Iqbal is under the observation of specialist doctors and his investigation is going on. The doctor will decide the direction of treatment after assessing his condition. The family hopes that with better medical facilities in Mumbai, the real cause of Iqbal’s illness will be revealed and his effective treatment can begin. The arrival of this teenager, who used to live day and night in the ponds of Murshidabad, to a specialist hospital in Mumbai has brought a new hope for his family after a long time.
