A Desperate Battle Against COVID-19: A Glimmer of Hope in the Darkness
In the bleak landscape of late 2020, as Thailand grappled with a relentless surge of COVID-19 cases and a chilling daily death toll, a saga unfolded that would defy all odds. Mr.Manoj Parekh, an Indian expatriate, found himself falling prey to this merciless virus alongside his indomitable 99-year-old mother, Ms.Kamlaben.
Amidst the grim reality of the pandemic, one morning, Ms.Kamlaben vomited during her breakfast. At that moment, Mr.Parekh's world plunged into darkness as his mother was swiftly transported to a private hospital and tested positive for the notorious virus.
However, this hospital was bursting at the seams, teeming with desperate COVID-19 patients clamoring for treatment and admission. With despair closing in, Mr.Parekh turned to the Thai Sindhi Association for guidance. They pointed him toward MedPark Hospital, a beacon of hope in those dark times. He reached out for the hospital, and in a miraculous turn of fate, a hospital bed was secured for Ms.Kamlaben, who was admitted into its care that very night.
Prof.Dr Maria Nina Chitasombat, an infectious diseases physician, would soon become the unwavering guardian of Ms.Kamlaben's fragile life. Prof.Dr Maria exhaustively reviewed Ms. Kamlaben's medical history and daily routines, leaving no stone unturned.
Days turned into nights, and Mr.Parekh clung to each glimmer of hope Dr Maria provided. Every day, for half an hour, the doctor's voice would traverse the ether to update him on the perilous journey his mother undertook. Blood pressure readings hovered over the upper bound of normality, and heart rates raced against time. The stakes could not have been higher.
Despite the efforts, Ms.Kamlaben's condition remained in the relentless grip of the virus. Shadows crept into her lungs, painting a grim picture that even Dr Maria found daunting. She recommended treatment, a remedy that offered a faint glimpse of survival but brought along the ominous specter of side effects.
The decision weighed heavily on Mr.Parekh, his heart a battleground of fear and hope. But in those dire moments, he had no choice but to entrust his mother's fate to the hands of these medical specialists. With a tear-stricken heart, he consented to the treatment, knowing full well that it carried the price of increased blood sugar levels. An endocrinologist stepped forward, taking up the mantle of Ms.Kamlaben's care and addressing the unintended consequences of the treatment. A cardiologist, too, joined the ranks, combating the heart problems that lurked in the shadows. Finally, every cog in this intricate machine of hope turned harmoniously, and against all odds, the tide began to turn.
Ms.Kamlaben's journey through the abyss was, against all odds, a triumph. Mr.Manoj Parekh, now standing on the shores of a miraculous recovery, was awestruck by the unparalleled quality of care at MedPark Hospital. The doctors' expertise, the cutting-edge medical equipment, and the impeccable facilities were nothing short of extraordinary.
“My mother and I have etched this experience into the annals of our lives. The staff at MedPark Hospital treated her as if she were their own, and I, against all hope, watched her return from the brink. Thanks to this team of exceptional doctors and healthcare heroes within the walls of a well-equipped hospital, she has not only survived but thrived, now living a vibrant life at the age of 103. I stand exhilarated, a witness to the indomitable spirit of human resilience.”
