After Paresh Rawal's urine-drinking benefit claims, Bengaluru doctor has his medical career's funniest moment
Paresh Rawal
's recent comments about following an unusual recovery method after a knee injury have sparked widespread criticism from the medical community. The alleged remedy in question is drinking one's own urine for faster recovery. His revelation has triggered strong reactions from the medical community.
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Bengaluru-based senior interventional cardiologist Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy took to X to criticise Hera Pheri actor's claims, urging people to prioritise healthy habits like a balanced diet, regular exercise, proper sleep, and avoiding harmful substances such as alcohol and tobacco. He stressed that under no circumstances should anyone consume urine or faeces, highlighting how dangerous and unsanitary such practices are.
— DrDeepakKrishn1 (@DrDeepakKrishn1)
The Liver Doc reacts
Previously, Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, popularly known as "The Liver Doc" on social media, has sharply criticised Paresh Rawal for promoting urine therapy. He cautioned the public against blindly following such advice, emphasising that there is no scientific proof supporting health benefits from drinking urine. Instead, he explained, consuming urine can be dangerous, potentially reintroducing bacteria, toxins, and harmful chemicals that the kidneys work hard to eliminate. Stressing that urine is not sterile, he warned of serious health risks. In a strong rebuke, Dr. Philips even likened Rawal to a "WhatsApp Boomer Uncle," accusing him of making such claims merely to stay relevant.
— theliverdr (@theliverdr)
What did Paresh Rawal actually claim?
In an interview with The Lallantop, Paresh Rawal revealed that during the shooting of Ghatak, the actor suffered a knee injury and was hospitalised, with doctors estimating a three-month recovery period. While at
Nanavati Hospital
, action choreographer Veeru Devgan,
Ajay Devgn
's father, advised him to drink the first urine of the day and avoid alcohol, red meat, and smoking to speed up his healing.
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Following this unconventional advice, Rawal adhered to the regimen for 15 days. Subsequent medical scans showed unexpected improvement in his injury, leading to an early discharge from the hospital, nearly a month ahead of the initial prognosis.
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