Tue Nov 05 12:12:35 UTC 2024: ## Renowned Folk Singer Sharda Sinha Critical, Battling Multiple Myeloma
**New Delhi:** Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha is currently in a critical condition and has been on a ventilator since November 4th. She is battling multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, which was diagnosed in 2018. The singer has been admitted to the ICU and her condition is said to be very serious.
Sharda Sinha is known for her melodious voice across multiple languages. She has sung folk songs in Maithili, Bhojpuri, and has also lent her voice to popular Bollywood films like “Maine Pyaar Kiya” and “Hum Aapke Hain Koun!”.
Multiple myeloma affects plasma cells, a type of white blood cell responsible for producing antibodies to fight infections. In this disease, these cells grow abnormally and affect bone marrow, leading to complications in bone health, kidney function, and immune system.
Common symptoms of multiple myeloma include bone pain, especially in the spine and chest, fatigue, weakness, frequent infections due to a compromised immune system, kidney problems, and easy bruising.
Treatment for multiple myeloma typically involves chemotherapy, radiotherapy, stem cell transplant, immunotherapy, and supportive therapies to control the disease’s effects.
While there is no definitive way to prevent multiple myeloma, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk. This includes consuming a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, avoiding smoking and alcohol, managing weight, exercising regularly, minimizing stress, and undergoing regular health checkups.
**[Disclaimer: The information presented here is based on media reports. Please consult with a healthcare professional for any advice or treatment.]**
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