Patna: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Sanjay Jaiswal has been admitted to Patna AIIMS. The BJP president has diagnosed with a rare disease Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Bihar BJP president Sanjay Jaiswal himself announced this on his official Facebook page on Thursday afternoon.
In fact, Sanjay Jaiswal informed that he is admitted to Patna AIIMS and will remain admitted for the next seven days. In the meantime, he won’t meet anyone.
Jaiswal informed that he had developed fever in Kolkata on August 25. Since he is the chairman of the Water Resources Committee. So, he finished work in Kolkata and Guwahati and reached Patna.
“My skin has been baldy exposed to rashes due to this disease, so I shall not be able to meet anyone for the next one week. I request everybody not to come to AIIMS to meet me,” he said.
According to medical experts, those suffering from this disease, which could turn fatal in the absence of proper treatment, will experience a strong burning sensation.
What is Stevens Johnson Syndrome?
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. It’s usually a reaction to medication that starts with flu-like symptoms, followed by a painful rash that spreads and blisters. Then the top layer of affected skin dies, sheds and begins to heal after several days.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a medical emergency that usually requires hospitalization. Treatment focuses on removing the cause, caring for wounds, controlling pain and minimizing complications as skin regrows. It can take weeks to months to recover.
Stevens Johnson Syndrome Symptoms
One to three days before a rash develops, you may show early signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, including:
- Fever
- A sore mouth and throat
- Fatigue
- Burning eyes
As the condition develops, other signs and symptoms include:
- Unexplained widespread skin pain
- A red or purplish rash that spreads
- Blisters on your skin and the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, eyes and genitals
- Shedding of skin within days after blisters form
