Presence of Nickel and Lead elements found in blood samples of patients in Eluru Hospital
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Neuro toxin signs found in affected person, say specialists.
Officials of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and different groups which collected from the patients in Eluru Government General Hospital (GGH) found the presence of nickel and lead elements in the blood samples.
“Presence of lead and nickel chemicals in the blood may affect the neurological system. The chemicals will cause epilepsy, vomitings, breathing problem, temporary loss of memory, dizziness and other symptoms,” say the specialists.
“We noticed nickel and lead elements in the blood samples. A report would be submitted to the Centre. More investigations should be done to find out the reasons for the situation,” stated an professional of AIIMS on Tuesday.
Experts from World Health Oranisation (WHO), National Institute of Virology (NIV), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), NIN and AIIMS camped in West Godavari.
The groups have been visiting the affected areas in Eluru city and the Government General Hospital (GGH) and have been investigating in totally different angles.
“We collected blood, smear, stool, urine and other samples from the patients and recorded their statements on the sufferings and symptoms. Samples are being sent to New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune and other places for thorough investigations,” stated an NIN official.
Doctors treating the patients stated all of the victims have been admitted with related complaints and are struggling with frequent signs. But, the presence of the chemical substances in the blood samples are very much less because the patients are recovering quick. If the density of the toxins is excessive, it would have an effect on the neurological system, stated a Neuro Surgeon.
“We are trying to find out whether the chemicals were water or food borne. A documentation is being made based on the medical reports and the statements of the patients. An overall autopsy is being done to find out the reasons for the situation,” stated a specialist who camped in Eluru.
The scientists and specialists held collection of conferences with the docs and officers and defined their findings in the preliminary investigations.
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