Shiroor Mutt seer had internal bleeding when admitted

Lakshmivara Theertha Swami of Shiroor Mutt had massive gastrointestinal bleed when he was admitted at the Kasturba Hospital, Manipal.

According to a press release issued by the hospital, the seer was brought to the hospital at 1:05 am on July 18 from a private hospital in Udupi.

On arrival he was found to be critically ill with breathlessness, severe hypotension and massive gastrointestinal bleed. He had history of diarrhea prior to this episode. All routine investigations were sent, added the release.

A team of doctors from Kasturba Hospital- Physicians, Gastroenterologist, Nephrologists and Critical Care specialists provided medical care in the form of ventilatory support, blood transfusion and dialysis. There is suspicion of poisoning and toxicological samples have been sent. However his condition continued to deteriorate rapidly in spite of best efforts from the medical team, stated the release.

He was declared dead at 8:30 am on July 19, added the release.