Secretary. health Alex Azar has not yet recovered from the painful condition of the intestines and reduces some types of work currently, said Tuesday an official of health and social services.
Hazard, who was hospitalized briefly over the weekend, was diagnosed with diverticulitis, the official said.
This inflammation or infection in small pouches that bulge outward through the colon. These pouches called diverticula is common among older adults. They often give no symptoms unless they become inflamed or infected. Azar 50.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity, saying HHS is trying to balance a private medical issue with the public right to know.
Hazard working from home and to participate in meetings by phone, but he cuts public speaking now. He will not be present on the budget the Senate is scheduled for Thursday.
This is the first battle, the hazard of diverticulitis, the official said. Treatment may include antibiotics, pain relievers and changes in diet.
Azar, a former pharmaceutical company and the government, which was repulsed President Donald trump as his second Secretary of health and tasked to develop strategies to reduce the cost of prescription drugs.
Separately, Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., also was hospitalized because of diverticulitis over the weekend. The thing McCain needs an operation. The Senator already undergoing treatment for brain cancer.
Sourse: abcnews.go.com
