Anna stable but weak
August 27th, 2011 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Anna Hazare, whose fast for a strong Lokpal bill continued for the 12th day Saturday, is stable but getting weaker and has lost 7.5 kg of weight, his doctors said.
“According to the details of medical checkup of Anna Hazare being done every hour, he still seems to be fine but has lost 7.5 kg of weight and getting weaker,” said Naresh Trehan, who is leading the team of doctors monitoring Hazare’s health.
Asked about the reason for Hazare being stable even after so many days of fast, Trehan said: “He regulates his fluid balance on his own and says that he knows how to regulate his internal system. He is habituated to it.”
Trehan further said Anna’s energy is coming from his “reservoir”.
“His vital signs and today’s blood test are stable,” Trehan said.
“Blood pressure, that was earlier steady, has come down and his heart rate has increased. The cause of worry is the falling blood pressure,” Trehan told reporters here at Ramlila Maidan.
Anna’s blood pressure is around 120-130 mmHG (millimetres of mercury).
“With 12 days of fast, he is bound to get weaker. We can only advise him to get hospitalised. He will take time to recuperate,” said Trehan.
Hazare, 74, has been surviving only on water since Aug 16, when he started his fast against corruption.
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