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Actor Sushant's sister diagnosed with rare disease; he seeks help
Last updated on Sep 08, 2018, 07:13 pm
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Sushant Singh, whose hosting skills in 'Savdhaan India' got him popularity, has made an appeal for help after his younger sister Sofiya was diagnosed with an auto-immune disorder.
The actor posted on Twitter about the sad news and said that Sofiya is suffering from CIDP.
Further, he asked Twitterati to help spread a word and give suggestions for better treatment.
Here's more.
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Twitter Post
Sushant's appeal on Twitter
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This is an appeal friends. My younger Sister Sofiya has been diagnosed with CIDP. An auto-immune disorder, the only treatment of Steroids and Immuno-suppressants isn’t working. Trying to find any new breakthrough, please RT and help us reach out to the right people. pic.twitter.com/idVOWm0Jlo
— sushant singh (@sushant_says) September 7, 2018 -
Disease
What is CIDP?
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CIDP, which stands for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, is a neurological disorder and is also known as chronic relapsing polyneuropathy.
It is caused by damage to the myelin sheath of the peripheral nerves.
The patient often suffers from weakness and impaired sensory function in arms and legs.
It is common in young adults, but men are more prone to the disease than women.
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Twitterati reaction
Netizens came out to help Sushant
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As soon as Sushant shared the post, Twitter users provided him with suggestions, proving social media is not all about negativity.
Many expressed their concern for Sofiya and sent their best wishes for her recovery.
Sushant was indeed grateful for the response from the fans and thanked everyone personally.
We too wish a speedy recovery for Sushant's sister, Sofiya.
