Ghanaian actress and media personality Matilda Adjoa Densu, widely known as AJ Poundz, has shared a harrowing health experience that came close to taking 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 came when she accompanied her mother, who was receiving treatment for goiter, to the University of Ghana Medical Centre. A doctor and close friend, during what should have been a routine visit, noticed something odd about her navel. Although AJ initially dismissed the concern, the doctor insisted on examining her more closely.
That moment changed everything. The physical check-up confirmed she had developed an umbilical hernia. The diagnosis came as a shock to both AJ and her husband. Medical staff advised immediate surgery and made it clear that any delay could have resulted in serious, even fatal, consequences.
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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 of a woman who died from the same condition, an issue only identified after her passing. This, AJ believes, points to a larger need for public education and awareness around such silent but dangerous health threats.
AJ closed 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.
Watch the full interview below.
