Sonam Wangchuk’s health condition
Delhi Police admitted social activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital this morning. Hospital officials said his health had declined due to prolonged starvation and lack of water. However, his condition is now stable and all health parameters are normal. His wife, Geetanjali J Angmo, has clarified that he should not be given any medicine without his consent.
effect of hunger strike
After the hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, now the founder of Cockroach Janata Party, Abhijeet Deepke has also sat on hunger strike. This situation has once again raised the question of what effect prolonged starvation has on the body. Is it possible to survive for several days by drinking only water?
Analysis of Sonam Wangchuk’s health condition
According to the hospital, Wangchuk is suffering from mild weakness and dehydration. Doctors said that all his vital parameters are normal and he is being kept under constant observation. First he was given treatment in the Emergency Medicine Department, then admitted to the Medicine Department.
doctors advice
Dr. Pankaj Khatana, Senior Doctor (Internal Medicine), Marengo Asia Hospital, Gurugram:-
Hunger strike has a deep impact on the body. When there is no food for a long time, the body first uses the stored energy to meet its energy needs and later starts breaking down the body tissues.
Body reaction during hunger strike
According to doctors, in the first 24 hours the body gets energy from the last eaten food and glycogen stored in the liver. After this, within 2 to 3 days the body starts generating energy by burning fat. This process may cause problems of weight loss and weakness.
risk of food relapse
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, eating suddenly after being hungry for a long time can be dangerous. In this situation the risk of refeeding syndrome increases. Therefore, resumption of food after a long fast should always be done under the supervision of doctors.
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