Ghanaian actress and media personality Matilda Adjoa Densu, widely known as AJ Poundz, has shared a harrowing health experience that nearly cost her life.
During an interview with ZionFelix, AJ revealed that she had been unknowingly living with an umbilical hernia, a condition she only discovered by chance.
The revelation occurred when she accompanied her mother, who was receiving treatment for goiter, to the University of Ghana Medical Centre. During what was supposed to be a routine visit, a doctor and close friend noticed something unusual about her navel. Although AJ initially dismissed the concern, the doctor insisted on a closer examination.
That moment changed everything. A physical check-up confirmed that she had developed an umbilical hernia. The diagnosis came as a shock to both AJ and her husband. Medical staff advised immediate surgery and emphasized that any delay could have led to serious or even fatal consequences.
Doctors described her situation as one of sheer luck—had the surgery been postponed, the outcome could have been dire. Reflecting on the ordeal, AJ admitted that she had experienced earlier symptoms but chose to ignore them, assuming they were harmless.
She also expressed alarm at how little is known or discussed about umbilical hernias in Ghana. Her concerns deepened after learning about a woman who died from the same condition, an issue that was only identified after her passing. AJ believes this points to a broader need for public education and awareness about such silent but dangerous health threats.
AJ concluded her account with deep appreciation for the doctors and nurses at UGMC. She credited their vigilance, speed, and dedication with saving her life, saying their intervention made all the difference in her survival.
Source: Zionfelix