Brazilian football legend Pele was diagnosed with bronchopneumonia on Thursday following new tests at Albert Einstein Hospital. Sources told ESPN Brazil,
Pele was initially hospitalized in Sao Paulo on Tuesday to administer a drug in his fight against a colon tumor, said his daughter, Kelly Nascimento. She said there was “no emergency” regarding the health of her 82-year-old father.
His post on instagram income later ESPN Brasil reported Pelé was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital with “general inflammation” and was undergoing a number of tests for a more thorough evaluation of his health issues.
Nascimento wrote, “There is a lot of concern in the media today about my dad’s health. He is on prescription medication in the hospital.” “No emergencies or new dire predictions. I’ll be there for the new year and promise to post some photos.”
The Brazilian great had a tumor removed from his colon in September 2021 and has been in and out of hospital regularly for treatment since then.
A source confirmed to ESPN Brasil that Pele is receiving antibiotics for bronchopneumonia.
Pele’s manager did not immediately respond to requests for comment, but the source said medical staff reported conditions of anarcasca, generalized edema and decompensated heart failure.
A statement from the Albert Einstein Hospital released on Wednesday said: “Edson Arantes do Nascimento was hospitalized yesterday (29) at the Hospital Israeli Albert Einstein for re-evaluation of chemotherapy treatment for a colon tumor diagnosed in September 2021 was.
“After medical assessment, the patient was moved to a normal room with no need for admission to the semi-intensive unit or ICU. The former player is under full control of vital functions and in stable clinical condition.”
The source also confirmed that Pele had heart problems and that his medical staff expressed concern that his chemotherapy treatment was not producing the expected results.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Pelé has suffered from a number of health problems in recent years, including hip surgery, which has left him in recurring pain and unable to walk without assistance. Trouble happens.
