Ketone bodies found in urine samples of doctors on hunger strike in #Kolkata

A team of four senior doctors from SSKM Hospital constituted by West Bengal Health department visited the junior doctors who are on hunger strike . The team members have revealed that the condition of two junior doctors are close to critical as ketone bodies are found in their urine samples. Senior Doctors have recommended for hospitalisation of them. The visiting team of doctors will submit their report to the health department for further follow up procedure.

Meanwhile, the junior doctors are continuing with their fast unto death hunger strike at the Dorina crossing in Dharmatala Kolkata.

Earlier In a letter addressed to Dr Aniket Mahato a junior doctor from RG Kar Medical College on hunger strike since October 5th and whose health is deteriorating fast the Officer-in-Charge of Hare Street Police Station said, "It is to mention that you are on hunger strike at Dorina crossing since last Saturday and afterwards on a forcefully erected stage without permission from competent authority."

"Information from the display board (on health parameters) kept in front of your stage, as well as from other sources, indicates that your condition is deteriorating", he added. The police had previously requested that he use a KP Police Ambulance, but he refused.

To assist him, the letter mentioned that the "Department of Health, Government of West Bengal, has been requested to deploy a team of doctors for you." The police urged Dr Mahato to "vacate your current place of stay and avail medical assistance to prevent further deterioration." They assured him that all necessary logistical assistance would be provided.