Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli was been hospitalised in Thane with multiple health concerns, including low blood pressure and a urinary tract infection (UTI). Doctors identified imbalances in sodium and potassium, causing severe cramps and mobility issues.
Doctors said that the neurological assessments revealed old brain clots from a prior stroke, contributing to neurodegenerative changes affecting his memory and coordination.
Doctors said that Kambli was kept under observation as further diagnostic tests were being conducted.
Hospital authorities revealed that Kambli’s initial evaluation indicated low blood pressure (hypotension), measured at 90/60 mm Hg. In addition, he was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI), a bacterial infection affecting any part of the urinary system. A senior doctor noted that Kambli had imbalances in essential electrolytes, including sodium and potassium.
These minerals are critical for muscle function and nerve signalling. Low levels, known as hyponatremia (low sodium) and hypokalemia (low potassium), lead to symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, and, in severe cases, impaired mobility.
The medical team also expressed concerns about his neurological health. “He was found to have old clots in his brain, likely residual effects from a prior stroke,” said a doctor who was involved in his treatment. Over time, such clots can contribute to neurodegenerative changes, which refer to progressive damage or loss of neurons, affecting functions like memory, movement, and coordination like seen in his case, he added.
Doctors are conducting an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan to investigate further. His wife sought urgent medical attention when he began experiencing severe leg cramps and was unable to walk. The cramps were attributed to the electrolyte imbalance, exacerbating his discomfort and mobility issues.
The cricketer also has a history of alcohol use, which can impact overall health, including liver function, neurological integrity, and electrolyte levels. However, family members reported that he had abstained from alcohol for the past three months. His condition is now stabilising as doctors address his UTI and electrolyte levels while monitoring his neurological health.
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