Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Bolsonaro Undergoes Medical Exams, Leaves House Arrest Temporarily
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, was allowed to leave his house arrest for a short time.
He went to a hospital in Brasília to have medical exams.
Doctors checked him for things like a fever, cough, and problems with his stomach and throat.
They found he had some infections in his lungs and issues with his esophagus and stomach.
After the exams, he went home and will keep taking medicine to get better.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily left house arrest for medical exams.
He was authorized to spend six to eight hours at a hospital in Brasília.
Bolsonaro was admitted to DF Star hospital for fever, cough, and other symptoms.
Tests showed signs of pulmonary infections, esophagitis, and gastritis.
Bolsonaro was discharged and will continue treatment with medication.
- Who
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
- What
- Bolsonaro underwent medical exams.
- When
- Saturday, August 16, 2025.
- Where
- Brasília, Brazil.
- Why
- To evaluate symptoms including fever and cough.
- Person
- Jair Bolsonaro
- Role
- Former Brazilian President
- Reason for Hospital Visit
- Medical exams
- Hospital
- DF Star hospital
- Symptoms
- Fever, cough, persistent gastroesophageal reflux, and hiccups
- Findings
- Residual signs of pulmonary infections, esophagitis, and gastritis
- Treatment
- Medication