Jayalalithaa died of multiple organ failure: Doctor
Over two months after the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, British doctor Richard Beale who had treated her said that she had diabetes and died of multiple organ failure. Stating that "Jaya recovered only to sink quickly", Beale added, "It's not normal practice to take photos and publish private details. It is an intrusion into her privacy."
Over two months after the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, the London specialist who treated her, Dr Richard Beale, addressed a press conference today in Chennai. Beale was accompanied by Balaji, a government doctor, Babu Abraham, a critical care consultant for Apollo Hospitals and Sudha Seshaiyyan, who performed embalming on Jayalalithaa's body.Putting an to end to rumours suggesting an unnatural death, Dr Beale said that the former chief minister suffered from acute diabetes and died of respiratory failure.He said that it was complication and not conspiracy that kept them from revealing details about the CM's health. The doctor said that an infection led to organ failure.When asked about why no pictures of Amma were released, the doctor said that they did not allow release of information about patients who are critical. "It is not normal practice to take photos and publish private details. It is an intrusion into her privacy," he said."Jaya recovered only to sink quickly," he added. The doctor said that they ensured the best treatment for Amma.HERE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS: Also read:How did Jayalalithaa die? Tamil actor Gautami Tadimalla writes to PM Modi for answers