Hazare admitted in Gurgaon's Medanta hospital for check-up

Gurgaon, Aug 28 (PTI) Indian social activist Anna Hazare
was on Sunday admitted in Medanta Medicity hospital here for a
check-up soon after he ended his 12-day fast on the Lokpal
issue and doctors said he will be under strict observation
though there was no reason for worry.
"He has been admitted. He is resting. His blood pressure
is 110/70 and pulse rate is 94. We are closely monitoring his
condition because he has lost 7.5 kgs in a very short interval
of time and in his age," Dr Naresh Trehan, chairperson and
managing director of the hospital, said.
However, he said, "There is no need to worry as all vital
organs are settled. We have put him on liquid diet for at
least 48 hours that includes coconut water and honey.
"We will also conduct tests of his kidneys, liver and
other vital organs to check for any damage," Trehan said,
adding the 74-year-old will be discharged only after his
condition is fit.
Police had a tough time controlling the crowds to make
way for the vehicle that brought Hazare to the hospital from
Ramlila Maidan as the Gandhian's supporters carrying bouquets
thronged the road to catch his glimpse.
It took about 30 minutes for the police to clear the way
for Hazare, who was accompanied by his close aides Arvind
Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia among others.
Some of the supporters even demanded that the Gandhian
come out of the vehicle for a few minutes so that they can
touch his feet to seek his blessings, eyewitnesses said.
Throughout his fast at Ramlila Maidan, a team of doctors
led by cardiologist Trehan had been monitoring his health. "He
may stay in the hospital for a couple of days," one of the
team doctors said.

"The body always has reservoirs to help you sustain
during fasting but that is when someone is young. At his age
the reservoirs are not the same as that of a youngster so he
is under strict observation," Trehan said.
"We have started his liquid diet. After this, we will
slowly move towards semi-liquid diet and solid diet
thereafter," Trehan said.
Earlier in the day, Hazare broke his fast that began on
August 16 by taking coconut water mixed with honey offered by
two girls on the dais at Ramlila Ground in Delhi after the
government agreed to his demands to legislate a tough law
against corruption.