Nawaz's condition deteriorates again.

Byline: Iqtidar Gilani

LAHORE -- Health condition of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif deteriorated on Saturday with fall in platelet count and increase in blood sugar and creatinin levels.

The modification in dose of steroids for improving other health indicators caused drop in platelets from 51,000 last day to 40,000 on Saturday. Blood sugar of Nawaz Sharif shot up to 230 in fasting on Saturday as against 150 the last day (Friday). Similarly, fluctuation of creatinin in the range of 1.4-2 could affect kidneys.

The Special Medical Board, headed by Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) Principal Professor Mehmood Ayyaz, examined Nawaz Sharif on Saturday, evaluated his existing reports and took fresh samples for further clinical assessment. For maintaining accuracy in platelet count, the board is carrying out tests of one sample from three different laboratories, Sir Agha Khan, Chughtai and the one at SIMS . Dr Adnan Khan, personal physician of ex-PM, also accompanied senior consultants in different specialties who expressed concerns over fluctuation of platelet count, high blood sugar and creatinin. Administering steroids is increasing platelet count but at the same time enhancing blood sugar level. Treatment of blood sugar and other co morbidities is leading to drop in platelet count. The board also allowed Nawaz Sharif to have a walk in the hospital corridors.

Services Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Saleem Cheema said that the platelet count has increased but not to the satisfactory level and as such ex-PM was not medically fit. He said that the doctors allowed walk to assess...