Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has been undergoing medical treatment for persistent hiccups, his office confirmed on Wednesday. The 66-year-old leader was admitted to the Armed Forces Hospital in Brasilia on Wednesday morning after suffering from hiccups for over ten days. The President’s office released a statement saying that Bolsonaro was feeling well and that his vital signs were stable.
According to the statement from the President’s office, Bolsonaro is being treated by Dr. Antonio Luiz Macedo, the same surgeon who treated him after a stabbing incident during a 2018 presidential campaign rally. Dr. Macedo stated that the persistent hiccups are a side effect of the medication Bolsonaro is taking to treat an obstructed intestine, a condition that has troubled the President since the stabbing incident.
The medical team in charge of Bolsonaro’s treatment is considering transferring him to São Paulo for additional exams and a possible surgical procedure. The President’s physicians have not provided a timeline for his hospital stay, stating that his treatment will depend on his response to the current medical interventions.
The persistent hiccups have raised concerns among Brazilians about the President’s health, as he faces criticism for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and environmental policies. Bolsonaro has been a polarizing figure both domestically and internationally, with supporters praising his conservative stance while opponents condemn his environmental policies and handling of the pandemic.
The latest health issue adds to the challenges facing Bolsonaro’s administration as the country grapples with economic uncertainty and high COVID-19 infection rates.
Sources Analysis:
The information in this article was gathered from official statements released by President Bolsonaro’s office and his medical team. These sources have a vested interest in providing accurate information about the President’s health to maintain public confidence in his ability to govern.
Fact Check:
The facts presented in the article about President Bolsonaro’s hospitalization for persistent hiccups and his medical treatment are verified, as they were confirmed by official statements from his office and medical team. There are no unconfirmed claims or statements that cannot be independently verified in this article.
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