Bollywood actor Salman Khan is reportedly 'displeased' with Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, where his father is currently admitted. Sources suggest the actor was unhappy with the hospital's decision to issue a public medical bulletin regarding his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan.
Lilavati hospital, earlier, shared a medical bulletin about his father's condition; however, they will no longer issue any updates as the family had requested all the information regarding his health remain private.
"Health is a private matter. Ideally, no updates should be shared with the media and any communication should be left entirely to the family, if and when they choose to address fans and well-wishers," Variety India quoted a close family member.
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The source also added that the Khan family is displeased with the doctor's public statement.
Though it is a matter of immense public interest, medical information remains a confidential matter. "The family wants to avoid any unnecessary speculation or media scrutiny surrounding Salim Khan's condition," the source added.
Salman's father was admitted to a Mumbai hospital on February 17 after suffering a minor brain haemorrhage. He was rushed to the emergency department at 8:30 am by the family doctor and later moved to the ICU for monitoring under the care of pulmonologist Dr Jalil D. Parkar.
While addressing the media, Parkar confirmed that Salim Khan was stable but had been placed on ventilator support as a precaution.
Explaining the treatment, the doctor said that the patient experienced muscle jerks and high blood pressure, necessitating a ventilator to prevent his condition from declining. He clarified that the ventilator was a precautionary measure rather than a sign of critical danger. Following necessary investigations and a minor procedure, the patient is now stable in the ICU. The doctor also cautioned that recovery might be gradual due to the patient's age.
He also clarified that no surgery was required. “There was no surgery performed. It was a procedure which we usually do. Yes, he had a brain haemorrhage, which was very minimal and did not require any surgical intervention. There was no need for any surgery," said the doctor.