The condition causes intense burning and discomfort in his skin, but despite seeking treatment from several doctors, his illness has not yet been diagnosed.
It may be difficult to believe that someone could spend five years in a pond, but according to Iqbal Sheikh and his family, the teenager experiences severe pain whenever he spends too much time out of the water.
Iqbal himself believes that his condition may have been caused by a ghost or witch. Photos of him recently went viral on social media, showing his body submerged in the pond while only his head remained above the water.
The unusual story eventually reached Anant Ambani, the son of one of India’s richest businessmen, Mukesh Ambani.
Anant Ambani arranged for the 16-year-old to be taken around 1,300 miles away to Mumbai, where doctors are expected to diagnose his condition and begin treatment.
Medical experts suspect that Iqbal Sheikh may be suffering from erythromelalgia, a rare condition that can cause symptoms such as intense burning sensations and redness of the skin.
Iqbal is currently staying at a hospital, where doctors are conducting a series of tests to determine the exact cause of his condition.
