Mrs. Haleema, at 27 years old, shares the heart-wrenching narrative of her journey, expressing the profound sense of helplessness she has felt since Kaleem’s birth, unable to provide substantial assistance for his condition. The width of Kaleem’s hands has expanded remarkably to 33.02 cm, stretching from the palm to the middle finger.
Regrettably, Kaleem had to forgo his education due to the fear and intimidation sparked by his “giant hands” among other children, leading to instances of bullying and threats. Mr. Shamim, Kaleem’s 45-year-old father, grapples with the weight of guilt for being unable to afford the necessary medical treatment.
On a daily basis, Mr. Shamim aids Kaleem in simple tasks like eating, given his hands struggle to hold small objects. With only two functional fingers, everyday activities become intricate challenges.
Despite the parents’ fervent desire to enroll Kaleem in school, the principal’s concerns regarding potential bullying and interactions with his enlarged hands pose significant obstacles.
Within the medical community, Dr. Ratam, the director of a local hospital, contends with the rarity of Kaleem’s condition. Characterized as an exceptionally uncommon disease, it lacks documentation in medical literature or online sources, rendering genetic tests inconclusive.
While Kaleem maintains overall good health, with normal functioning lungs and heart, the enlarged hands could potentially impact his cardiovascular system, influencing life expectancy.
Dr. Krishan Chugh, head of the pediatric department at Fortis Memorial State Institute near Delhi, remains in a state of bewilderment after reviewing images and videos of Kaleem’s hands. Nevertheless, he holds onto optimism regarding the prospect of treatment.
