Hyderabad:
TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao is on fast over the demand for a separate Telangana state. He has been fasting now for over 10 days and his health has deteriorated.
Here is an update on his condition as described by doctors at NIMS, Hyderabad, where he is admitted:
Wednesday evening (11th day of fast):
KCR is doing better as he agreed to take IV fluids on Wednesday afternoon, but doctors are concerned about a fungal infection.
Earlier in the day, KCR showed signs of protein malnutrition in the form of decreased protein in the blood. He has become weaker, his weight has reduced further, leading to protein loss. His protein and fat reserves are getting depleted, doctors said.
Doctors had informed of an urgent need for insertion of central intravenous lines for administration of fluids and medicines.
KCR had refused IV fluids, antibiotic tests and also blood tests. Morning tests could not be taken. Doctors have said he has to resume oral fluids immediately failing which his condition would deteriorate further. This has been communicated to KCR and his family members.
Here is an update on his condition as described by doctors at NIMS, Hyderabad, where he is admitted:
Wednesday evening (11th day of fast):
KCR is doing better as he agreed to take IV fluids on Wednesday afternoon, but doctors are concerned about a fungal infection.
Earlier in the day, KCR showed signs of protein malnutrition in the form of decreased protein in the blood. He has become weaker, his weight has reduced further, leading to protein loss. His protein and fat reserves are getting depleted, doctors said.
Doctors had informed of an urgent need for insertion of central intravenous lines for administration of fluids and medicines.
KCR had refused IV fluids, antibiotic tests and also blood tests. Morning tests could not be taken. Doctors have said he has to resume oral fluids immediately failing which his condition would deteriorate further. This has been communicated to KCR and his family members.
