Kolkata: Eminent litterateur and social activist Mahasweta Devi, admitted to a private hospital for over a month, was today put ventilator support after her condition deteriorated.
Undergoing treatment at a Kolkata hospital for over 45 days, her condition continues to remain very critical, doctors said.
"In the morning she had breathing trouble after which we put her on ventilation. Her kidney is not functioning properly and so we also did a dialysis today. She is very critical now but in a stable condition," doctors at the Belle Vue Clinic hospital said.
The 90-year-old writer-activist, who is known for her dedicated service for the welfare of tribals in different parts of India, is suffering from multiple age-related ailments besides blood infection and urinary tract infection.
She has been administered antibiotics and given renal support.
The Jnanpith, Padma Vibhushan and Magsaysay awardee has been suffering from age-related illness for a long time. Earlier this year she had been admitted to the same hospital with age-related ailments.
Undergoing treatment at a Kolkata hospital for over 45 days, her condition continues to remain very critical, doctors said.
"In the morning she had breathing trouble after which we put her on ventilation. Her kidney is not functioning properly and so we also did a dialysis today. She is very critical now but in a stable condition," doctors at the Belle Vue Clinic hospital said.
She has been administered antibiotics and given renal support.
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