Doctors worry about King Charles

 

King Charles III is the oldest person ever to become the monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. He ascended the throne at the age of 74, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years. King Charles has always been passionate about health and wellness, and has written a book and given speeches on topics such as nutrition, exercise, obesity, poverty, medicine and climate change. But how healthy is the king himself?

A history of good health

King Charles was born in 1948 by Cesarean section after his mother endured a long labor. He was a healthy baby, weighing seven pounds and six ounces. He grew up with strict rules imposed by his parents, such as what to eat, when to sleep and how to exercise. He was also a serious and sensitive child, who showed an interest in learning and thinking.

As an adult, King Charles maintained a disciplined lifestyle, with a balanced diet, regular physical activity and moderate alcohol consumption. He also practiced alternative therapies such as homeopathy, acupuncture and meditation. He avoided smoking and drugs, and was rarely seen ill or injured.

A few health scares

However, King Charles has not been immune to health problems. In 1990, he suffered a broken arm after falling off his horse during a polo match. He had surgery to insert a metal plate and screws in his arm, and recovered well. In 2017, he had another surgery to remove a small benign tumor from his nose.

King Charles was unlucky enough to get the original strain of Covid-19 in March of 2020 and then got the virus again in February of 2022. Both times, he recovered without needing hospitalization. This is likely due to his healthy lifestyle and the fact that he received all his recommended Covid-19 vaccines and boosters.

A cause for concern

However, some doctors are worried about King Charles’s health after he was recently spotted with very swollen hands. This symptom can be indicative of many illnesses, ranging from arthritis to heart failure. Dr. Vivek Cherian, an internal medicine physician in Chicago, IL, says that heart, liver and kidney disease are common causes of swelling, but they usually involve the whole body. He suggests that King Charles should have a thorough medical check-up to rule out any serious conditions.

A hopeful outlook

Despite his age and the stress of being the sovereign, King Charles seems to have inherited the longevity and good genes of his mother, who lived until 96. He also has a supportive family and a strong sense of duty. He has expressed his desire to serve his country and his people for as long as he can. As he said in his coronation speech: "I pledge myself to be your faithful and devoted servant until my last breath."

We wish King Charles a long and healthy reign!