“Sonam Wangchuk being continuously monitored, kidney risk if fasting continues,” said Safdarjung Hospital’s statement.
NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues to decline intravenous fluids and glucose administration despite repeated medical advice, even as his blood sugar levels remained on the lower side, serum potassium dropped to 3.2 mEq/L and laboratory tests showed persistent pancytopenia, a condition marked by reduced blood cell counts, according to the latest health bulletin issued by VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital on Tuesday morning.The hospital said Wangchuk’s vital parameters remain stable, but he continues to have persistent pancytopenia, characterised by anaemia and low leukocyte (white blood cell) counts. These clinical and laboratory findings warrant continued close monitoring through serial investigations, it said.Doctors said Wangchuk is currently receiving oral rehydration therapy (ORS) and oral potassium supplementation. However, he continues to refuse intravenous fluids and glucose administration despite repeated medical advice.According to the bulletin, Wangchuk remains under the close supervision of a multidisciplinary team of experts from VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS, New Delhi. In view of his ongoing mild to moderate dehydration, persistent laboratory abnormalities and the physiological stress associated with prolonged fasting, sustained medical supervision and continuous clinical monitoring remain essential for his recovery and for the timely identification and management of any potential complications, it said. The hospital said all necessary medical care is being provided and Wangchuk’s clinical condition remains under close and continuous assessment. Further management will be guided by his clinical progress and serial laboratory investigations.
