Jair Bolsonaro’s (PL) doctors stated, during a press conference after the , that the former president’s hiccups are “a recurring concern”.
“Hiccups are a symptom that worries him a lot because it makes him very tired and affects his sleep. It’s a recurring concern for us and for him too. We keep a close eye on it, it’s a central point”, said cardiologist Brasil Caiado.
The medical team also considered carrying out a , which could be done next Monday (29).
“Regarding the hiccup, we had initially proposed a nerve block, but being closer to the president and seeing that it has a direct relationship with severe esophagitis, we opted as a matter of precaution, to optimize the clinical treatment, improve the diet and enhance the medication and observe in the coming days whether or not this procedure is necessary. We will probably do it on Monday, which is a good time for this procedure”, declared Brasil Caiado.
The cardiologist also states that the procedure is “more invasive” and that is why they are being cautious.
“Every time we can be less invasive in relation to the patient, especially a 70-year-old patient, if we can resolve it clinically, it is safer for him. Until Monday we will see what his clinical evolution will be like – with the new drug treatment”, he continued.
Bilateral inguinal hernia
General surgeon Cláudio Birolini, who operated on Jair Bolsonaro for approximately 4 hours, stated that hernia correction
“The procedure went according to plan. Without any complications. He received general anesthesia. He is already awake, he is already in the room. Now he must eat and in the next few days care will be focused on analgesia, physiotherapy and venous thromboembolism prophylaxis”, said the doctor.
In hernia surgery, a cut was made on each side of the groin to identify and push the inguinal hernia inward. A suture was then placed to reinforce the weak area, in addition to the installation of a polypropylene mesh, according to Bolsonaro’s general surgeon, Dr. Cláudio Birolini.
According to doctors, Bolsonaro should not stay in an ICU (Intensive Care Unit), but rather in a room “being well looked after”. The prediction is that the
