VADODARA: When she was detected positive for Covid-19 in April, doctors advised her to take extra care.
For, Shruti Dharamsi’s heart was functioning at only 40% capacity and her lungs were also weak.
Shruti (38), a former beautician, was scared as in the second wave of Covid, many infected patients suffered from severe lung pneumonia.
“My heart is already functioning at very low capacity as I am suffering from Cardiomegaly.
My lungs too get filled with water sans medication.
When I was tested positive for Covid, I was worried and felt that my chances of recovery may be less due to my prevalent conditions,” Shruti, a resident of Warasia, said.
“I had to beat Covid and even ensure that my heart functions properly till I recover from the virus.
It was very stressful but my 12-year-old daughter was my motivation.
I had to live for her and give her a good life,” Shruti told TOI.
But troubles were not over for Shruti as her mother too got infected with Covid just a week after she was tested positive.
“I was in home quarantine when she was tested positive.
After a few days she was admitted to the hospital as her condition worsened.
I had to move out and visit the hospital despite being Covid positive.
It was a difficult time as my daughter too was Covid positive.
My family stays in another city as I had to manage everything alone,” Shruti added.
After 22 days of hospitalization, her mother died on May 26.
“It was a shock for us.
I had barely recovered when she breathed her last.
But I have come out stronger and my heart is also functioning well,” Shruti said.
It was in 2018 that Shruti got diagnosed with Cardioheartmegaly wherein the heart enlarges and heart muscles become weak.
She has been on medication since then.
She used to run a beauty parlour for a living but her condition forced her to close the business and start private tuitions.