Update 10:11 a.m.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's chief of staff Kirk Lewis sent this update to the media this morning:
I spoke with the Mayor this morning. Doctors have diagnosed him with an inflammation of the intestine; a commonly diagnosed, non-life-threatening condition. He continues to rest comfortably, and a decision will be made later today regarding his release. The Mayor is alert, upbeat and tells me he’s ready to return to the office.
9:28 a.m.
Mayor Bing commented on his visit to the Henry Ford Hospital on WJR 760 AM this morning.
From the Detroit Free Press:
...host Paul W. Smith said he spoke to Mayor Dave Bing by telephone Thursday night and Bing told him: “They think I might have a bit of colitis.” Colitis is an inflammation of the large intestine, or colon. Bing also said he was doing well and expected to be released today, Smith said... The mayor said in January that he weighs only 10 pounds more than he did during his pro basketball days, and that he plays tennis and never eats junk food.
Thursday, March 22, 7:09 p.m.
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has been hospitalized for observation after discomfort following dental treatment.
Bing press secretary Naomi Patton says Bing had a dental appointment Thursday morning and "continued to experience some discomfort."
Patton says in an email that Bing went to Henry Ford Hospital on Thursday afternoon "and was subsequently admitted for observation and as a precautionary measure."
The 68-year-old Bing is a former businessman and retired NBA player who spent most of his career with the Detroit Pistons.
He was elected to a four-year term as mayor in 2009.
