KUALA LUMPUR: The wife of Internal Security Act detainee P. Uthayakumar today alleged that her husband may lose his left leg due to improper treatment for his diabetes.
S. Indradevi said the hospital had neglected Uthayakumar whose left toe was now swollen and had turned black.
“I visited him yesterday and was shocked to see his condition. We have appealed to the police to allow him to seek treatment with a private medical specialist but this was denied. Uthaya also has a heart problem.
“I fear that his condition may deteriorate and his leg amputated because of possible diabetic gangrene. Though we are not experts or doctors, we can clearly see his condition is turning from bad to worst,” she told reporters after lodging a report at the Brickfields police station.
Present were Teluk Intan member of Parliament M. Manogaran, lawyer N. Surendran and about 50 Uthayakumar supporters.
Indradevi said Uthayakumar had been taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital following a Sessions Court order on Feb 3.
“At the hospital, the medical officer took an X-Ray of his left leg and told us that Uthaya will not be warded as there is not enough bed. The answer given is totally ridiculous.
“I was also informed that the detention camp in Kamunting, Perak, did not prepare a proper diet for Uthayakumar. He’s a diabetic patient but his daily meals contain high sugar,” she said, urging the authorities to take swift action on this matter.
Bernama
15/02/09
S. Indradevi said the hospital had neglected Uthayakumar whose left toe was now swollen and had turned black.
“I visited him yesterday and was shocked to see his condition. We have appealed to the police to allow him to seek treatment with a private medical specialist but this was denied. Uthaya also has a heart problem.
“I fear that his condition may deteriorate and his leg amputated because of possible diabetic gangrene. Though we are not experts or doctors, we can clearly see his condition is turning from bad to worst,” she told reporters after lodging a report at the Brickfields police station.
Present were Teluk Intan member of Parliament M. Manogaran, lawyer N. Surendran and about 50 Uthayakumar supporters.
Indradevi said Uthayakumar had been taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital following a Sessions Court order on Feb 3.
“At the hospital, the medical officer took an X-Ray of his left leg and told us that Uthaya will not be warded as there is not enough bed. The answer given is totally ridiculous.
“I was also informed that the detention camp in Kamunting, Perak, did not prepare a proper diet for Uthayakumar. He’s a diabetic patient but his daily meals contain high sugar,” she said, urging the authorities to take swift action on this matter.
Bernama
15/02/09
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