Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je's Health Scare: Clarifications Emerge

Amidst Concerns, Medical Reports Shed Light on Ko Wen-je's Health Concerns and Treatment Following Reports of Kidney Problems.

Recent reports concerning the health of former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je have sparked public interest. Reports indicate that Ko Wen-je experienced symptoms including blood in his urine and vomiting. His wife, Chen Pei-chi, mentioned that he was taking Tramadol 2# QID, a morphine-based pain reliever, with a dosage of eight pills per day to alleviate severe back pain, reaching the maximum daily recommended dose.

However, the Taipei Hospital, a part of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, issued a statement refuting some of these claims. The hospital clarified that the medical prescription specified a dosage of one pill, four times a day. They also stated that follow-up examinations showed improvements in both the blood in his urine and the pain. Additionally, Ko Wen-je underwent blood tests on March 28th, which revealed normal kidney function.

The initial health concerns led to medical examinations and treatment, with the Taipei Detention Center dispatching personnel to escort him for medical care on March 25th and 29th. Chen Pei-chi, in a social media post on the 30th, discussed her visit to the Taipei Detention Center on March 2nd, where she saw Ko Wen-je after a period of restricted visitation. She noted his condition, including his complaints of back pain and the high dosage of Tramadol 2# QID (eight pills a day), which had reached the daily limit, raising concerns about the delay in diagnosis and treatment of kidney issues.