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AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi emphasizes that improving gut health can start in the kitchen by incorporating eight herbs—turmeric, ginger, fennel, cumin, cinnamon, peppermint, garlic, and coriander—into daily meals, each offering specific benefits like reducing inflammation, easing bloating, and supporting beneficial gut bacteria.
The recent death of a teen actor due to dermatomyositis, an autoimmune disorder, has highlighted the need for greater awareness and caution in diagnosing and treating such illnesses. Dermatomyositis primarily affects the skin and skeletal muscles and requires a high index of suspicion for diagnosis. Treatment involves anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive medicines, and research suggests that factors like viral infections, smoking, air pollution, certain drugs, chronic stress, and genetic predisposition may contribute to the development of autoimmune disorders. Additionally, individuals who have had Covid-19 may have a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases, including dermatomyositis. Early intervention is crucial in managing the severity of the disease.
Dangal actor Suhani Bhatnagar's parents revealed that she passed away at 19 due to complications from a rare autoimmune disorder called dermatomyositis, which led to fluid accumulation in her body and impacted her immune system. Despite her aspirations to return to acting after excelling in college, she tragically succumbed to the illness. Her co-stars and Aamir Khan's production house expressed their condolences and remembered her as a talented and integral part of the Dangal team.