King Bhumibol Treated for ‘Water on Brain’

The Thai Royal Court announced last night that King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who has spent most of the several years in hospital, has been treated for hydrocephalus, a condition caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid that results in the enlargement of the brain cavities.

“It was detected that his facial muscles had irregular movements and the doctor conducted a computer x-ray and found there was an irregular surplus of fluid in the backbone and brain,” the Court’s statement read, specifying the condition was treated with an adjustment of a tube placed in the King’s abdomen and was satisfactory.

88-year-old King Bhumibol’s health has been in a decline for several years, leaving much nervousness amongst the Thai public about what would happen once the King has passed away.

King Bhumibol in 2009

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