<p>He has breathlessness and his blood count is low. His kidneys are also not functioning properly, a doctor said.<br /><br />Karunakaran was admitted to a private hospital here following fever Dec 10. The doctors are contemplating if he needs to be put on a ventilator.<br /><br />The medical bulletin said the 92-year-old veteran's condition has "worsened". His son, daughter and Congress party supporters are by his side.<br /><br />Karunakaran has been admitted to hospital on more than two occasions this year. In November last year, he spent more than a week in the hospital.<br /><br />Karunakaran has been remaining indoors of late and rarely attends public functions.</p>
<p>He has breathlessness and his blood count is low. His kidneys are also not functioning properly, a doctor said.<br /><br />Karunakaran was admitted to a private hospital here following fever Dec 10. The doctors are contemplating if he needs to be put on a ventilator.<br /><br />The medical bulletin said the 92-year-old veteran's condition has "worsened". His son, daughter and Congress party supporters are by his side.<br /><br />Karunakaran has been admitted to hospital on more than two occasions this year. In November last year, he spent more than a week in the hospital.<br /><br />Karunakaran has been remaining indoors of late and rarely attends public functions.</p>