Doctor explains why 16-year-old Iqbal is constantly in water: it's a treatable illness

A 16-year-old boy from Beldanga in Murshidabad, Iqbal Sheikh, has been residing in ponds for the past several years. This situation seems unusual, but according to Iqbal, he feels intense burning on his body when he comes out of the water, while he finds relief when submerged in it.

Because of this, Iqbal spends most of his time in the pond water for the last five years. Sometimes he stays in the water for four or five days, and sometimes this continues for seven days.

Local residents believe that the water is no longer just water for him, but an integral part of his life.

Iqbal, a resident of Beldanga, who is only 16 years old, does not spend time at school or playing sports like his peers; instead, he spends hours swimming in the pond and sometimes spends day and night in the water. According to locals, he started venturing outside his home about five years ago, and gradually the pond became his abode.

Iqbal states that he constantly experiences a burning sensation in his body, which increases when he gets out of the water, but he feels relief when entering the water. He claims this problem is caused by supernatural powers, such as the shadow of a jinn or fairy, although no evidence has emerged to support this claim. His story is not only surprising but is also the story of a teenager who likely requires proper medical attention.

Without a medical examination, it is difficult to determine what condition his body has that provides him relief by staying in the water. The effect of prolonged immersion in water is now showing on Iqbal's health. According to local residents, his hands and feet and skin color have become quite pale, and he is also suffering from colds and coughs due to spending long periods in the water.

Although he finds relief in the water, this water can cause new health problems for him in the long run. Despite this, Iqbal does not want to stay out of the water for too long and returns to the pond. Locals have advised him to get treatment, and he visited the local block primary health center, but he did not receive the assistance there that could solve his problem. Furthermore, the family's financial condition is not such that they can afford long-term treatment in a large private hospital.

Iqbal's condition has gradually spread throughout the area, and now a large number of people come to the pond's edge daily to see him, including schoolchildren. Some are astonished by seeing him, some try to talk to him, and many offer him food items, such as chivda or biscuits. People want to help him, but a real solution has yet to be found.

Locals are worried about what effect it will have on his health if he continues to spend several days in the ponds like this, and whether it is a skin problem or some other reason. The experience of feeling burning when coming out of the water and finding relief when going into the water has made a 16-year-old boy a resident of the ponds over the past five years, and it would not be appropriate to ignore this matter as merely a strange incident, because he is a teenager and his condition needs to be understood.

Sixteen-year-old Iqbal Sheikh from Beldanga, Murshidabad, has become a subject of discussion due to his unusual lifestyle. He spends time in the water not for one or two days, but constantly, sometimes up to seven days in a row.

Local residents note that for him, water is not just a source of life, but life itself. According to locals, for the past five years, Iqbal has left home and spends day and night in the water of the ponds in Beldanga city.

He claims this is not related to any hobby or attempt to set a record. Iqbal states that his body constantly feels a burning sensation. He believes that a jinn, fairy, or some invisible force is affecting him.

As soon as he gets out of the water, he experiences severe burning in his body, whereas in the water, he feels relief. Due to prolonged exposure to water, the skin on his hands, feet, and entire body has turned white. Furthermore, long periods in the water have caused him to catch a cold and cough.

Iqbal reported seeking treatment at the local primary medical center but did not receive adequate care. His family cannot afford treatment at a private hospital due to financial difficulties.

Nevertheless, local residents are beginning to show concern for his treatment. A large number of schoolchildren and ordinary people gather daily by the pond to watch him. Many give him sweets, such as chidu and biscuits, but no one can keep him at home.

This unusual situation is causing growing anxiety among local residents, who wonder how long he can continue living this way. The story of sixteen-year-old Iqbal has become a topic of curiosity and discussion throughout the district.