Mumbai: Nearly 1350 participants were given medical assistance at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2020 which is less than half compared to last year. Out of which, 17 runners were admitted to different hospitals in the city. Last year more than 3,226 participants needed medical assistance at the TMM.
Majority of the marathoners faced a case of muscle cramps, dehydration, minor injuries and exhaustion. “While running, intake of water is mandatory for runners who in excitement forget to drink enough of it which leads to dehydration and other health related issues,” said a senior doctor.
Talking about the patients who faced problems, Dr Vijay D’Silva, Medical Director, Asian Heart Institute (AHI) and in-charge of medical facilities at the marathon said, “Most of them were given basic treatment and others reported cramps needed physiotherapy.
Nineteen runners suffered from severe dehydration. They were given intravenous rehydration therapy at the medical base camp and were subsequently sent home,” he said.
