Young CA From Dhayari Dies Due To GBS

While the rising Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases are haunting Punekars, a Chartered Accountant (CA) living in the Dhayari area tragically passed away from GBS on Saturday evening while undergoing treatment in Solapur.

The CA, who had first started experiencing symptoms of diarrhea on January 11 in Pune, traveled to his village in Solapur. He was admitted to a private hospital there after his condition worsened. Despite being treated in the ICU for five days, he succumbed to the illness. This case adds to the growing concern over the increasing number of GBS cases affecting the region.

The young man began experiencing diarrhea on January 11, and his family had traveled to their village in Solapur for a program. However, upon reaching Solapur, his weakness worsened, and he was admitted to a hospital there.

Upon diagnosis, doctors confirmed he was suffering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). Despite his treatment, he was unable to move his arms and legs. He spent the last five days in the intensive care unit (ICU). His condition stabilized, and he was transferred to the general ward on Saturday. However, soon after, he began having difficulty breathing and passed away.

The doctors treating him stated that the patient had completed the treatment for GBS and was improving when he was moved out of the ICU. Unfortunately, his condition suddenly worsened, leading to his death. An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.

He was working with a multinational firm in Kharadi. He is survived by wife, two daughters, mother and brother.

How bad is GBS in Pune?

GBS, a rare nerve disorder, has affected 73 people in Pune and is a life-threatening condition. “The total number of GBS cases increased to 73, comprising 47 men and 26 women. Of these, 14 are on ventilator support,” a state health department official was quoted as saying to the media.

Both Campylobacter jejuni and norovirus (a family of viruses) trigger similar symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea—all symptoms many of the Pune patients had before they developed full-blown GBS.

There is no cure for the disease, but the symptoms such as weakness and a tingling sensation or loss of sensation usually start in both legs and then move up to the arms. These symptoms can be controlled, but GBS symptoms can last for weeks, and most people make a full recovery. However, some patients are left with long-term consequences.

GBS is often followed by a bacterial or viral infection that wreaks havoc on the nerves. In people afflicted with GBS, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, leading to weakness and, sometimes, paralysis, or even death.