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“Supwa lele o babua, chhathi maiya suniya, pehle pehli chhathi maiya”
Today, these songs resonate in every house and ghat of North India. Folk singer Sharda Sinha, who popularized Chhath across the world by blending these folk songs with the magic of her voice, is no more from this world.
Nightingale of Bihar, Sharda Sinha, passed away at AIIMS, New Delhi, at the age of 72. The AIIMS said in its bulletin that Sharda Sinha suffered refractory shock due to sepsis and died.
Sharda Sinha suffered from multiple myeloma for 6 years. This is a rare type of cancer that affects plasma cells (white blood cells). As a result, the immune system becomes very weak and the risk of infection increases. Sharda Sinha also suffered from sepsis due to this, which took her life.
That’s why today in “Sehatnama” we will talk about multiple myeloma. You will also learn that-
What is multiple myeloma and why does it appear? Why does the risk of sepsis increase? What are the treatment and prevention measures for this disease?
What is multiple myeloma?
This is a rare blood cancer, due to which healthy plasma cells transform into abnormal cells. These abnormal cells begin to multiply rapidly and produce abnormal antibodies called M.
How many people does multiple myeloma affect?
This is a very rare cancer. Worldwide, only 7 out of 10 lakh people are affected by this cancer. According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, in 2018, only 1 lakh and 60,000 people were affected by it worldwide.
How does multiple myeloma affect the body?
Its greatest impact concerns the immune system. In fact, the abnormal cells multiply rapidly and begin to spread throughout the body. All organs are affected. Decrease in red blood cells causes anemia and weakening of bones can worsen the bone fracture problem. The kidney’s filtering process fails.
What problems it can cause in the body, see in the chart –
What are its symptoms?
There are no symptoms of multiple myeloma in the early stages. However, even during this period it can be detected through a blood test. Its symptoms develop slowly over time. The problem is that its symptoms are very similar to other medical conditions. This disease is therefore detected late.
Dr. Sarita Rani says that if the symptoms of multiple medical problems are visible simultaneously, then it is very important to get them checked after consulting a doctor. Check out the chart below to see how symptoms usually appear:
What is the treatment for multiple myeloma?
This disease cannot be completely cured. Therefore, its treatment is carried out on the basis of the symptoms, so that the symptoms can be reduced and the patient can enjoy long life and relief. Since the immune system is more affected as a result, immunotherapy may be administered. Antibiotics may be given to prevent bacterial infection.
What is sepsis, the cause of death of Sharda Sinha?
The AIIMS Delhi bulletin states that Sharda Sinha died due to sepsis. In such a situation, one might wonder if he was suffering from a rare cancer. So how did sepsis become the cause of death? Dr. Sarita says you first need to understand what sepsis is.
Dr. Sarita says our immune system is most affected by multiple myeloma. This increases the risk of infection. In such a situation, any germs can easily attack the body. If a bacteria, fungus or virus enters the bloodstream, it becomes toxic.
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