Sushma Swaraj undergoes dialysis for kidney failure in AIIMS

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ANI New Delhi [India]
Last Updated : Nov 16 2016 | 10:57 AM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said she is in AIIMS because of her kidney failure, adding that presently she is on dialysis.

"Friends : This is to update you on my health. I am in AIIMS because of kidney failure. Presently, on dialysis.undergoing tests for a Kidney transplant. Lord Krishna will bless," Swaraj tweeted.

Swaraj was admitted to AIIMS on November 7 and is being monitored by a team of doctors.

She has been suffering from diabetes for almost 20 years.

The 64-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was admitted to AIIMS in April also when she underwent treatment for pneumonia and other health issues.

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First Published: Nov 16 2016 | 10:20 AM IST

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