Dr. CS Pramesh, a director at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, shared some valuable advice with Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath following his recent mild stroke. He emphasized the importance of not relying on random influencers for medical guidance, especially after an entrepreneur and social media influencer provided inaccurate advice that was contradicted by medical professionals.
Dr. Pramesh highlighted the dangers of following unqualified individuals on social media platforms, urging individuals to seek advice from credible sources with a solid scientific background.
Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy, a senior cardiologist based in Bengaluru, dismissed the influencer’s recommendations. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a work-life balance to lower the risk of experiencing a stroke. According to him, it is crucial to allocate time for relaxation, unwinding, and sleep in order to prevent such health issues. Dr. Krishnamurthy’s comments were made in response to
Nithin Kamath’s recent post, where he disclosed his recent encounter with a “mild stroke” and identified potential contributing factors such as grief, inadequate sleep, fatigue, dehydration, and excessive exercise. Kamath, the CEO of Zerodha, is currently recuperating and anticipates a recovery period of up to six months. He also mentioned that his physician recommended taking a break to relax and unwind, emphasizing the importance of recognizing when to slow down.