Hyderabad toddy adulteration toll rises to 6; 5 critical, 48 still in hospitals

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HYDERABAD: The death toll in the suspected adulterated toddy case rose to six on Friday, after one more person died while undergoing treatment at the Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad.

According to the doctors at the hospital, the deceased, identified as 70-year-old Ch Gangaram, succumbed due to kidney failure.

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At least 48 others who consumed toddy from depots in and around Kukatpally over the past few days are currently undergoing treatment at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) and Gandhi Hospital, with the health condition of nearly five patients being critical. Meanwhile, five others were discharged from NIMS on Friday.

Of the 48 patients, 30 are undergoing treatment at NIMS as of Friday evening, with the health condition of three being critical.

Renal replacement therapy

"These three are receiving continuous renal replacement therapy, a type of dialysis that functions as a substitute for kidney functioning, while the rest are on hemodialysis (HD). One more patient might require dialysis. Another nine are clinically stable and responding, while 10 more are fit to be discharged. They are likely to be discharged on Saturday," said a doctor from NIMS. Another 18 patients are under clinical observation at the Gandhi Hospital, with two in serious condition.

"Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is being administered to the two patients. Moreover, the health condition of the remaining 16 is currently stable, but we suspect they may also turn critical. We are constantly observing them."

Health minister takes stock

Earlier in the day, a patient, who came to the Gandhi Hospital for treatment left against the doctor's advice. Meanwhile, taking stock of the situation, health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Friday advised doctors at both the hospitals to discharge patients only after they have fully recovered.