No Proof That Urine Therapy Can Cure Any Disease: Experts
New Delhi: A recent statement by Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal, claiming that drinking his own urine helped heal a knee injury, has sparked widespread attention. However, health experts are quick to point out that there is no scientific evidence supporting urine therapy as a treatment and caution against its potential health risks.
In a recent media interview, Rawal claimed he “sipped his urine like a beer first thing in the morning” for 15 days to aid his recovery. According to him, his doctor was surprised by the positive results when X-rays were taken after the treatment.
However, medical professionals have dismissed urine therapy, also known as urophagia, as ineffective and potentially dangerous. Dr. Abhishek Shankar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at AIIMS Delhi, emphasized, “While anecdotes like Paresh Rawal's may be intriguing, they should not be seen as medical advice. There is no scientific evidence supporting urine therapy for any health condition, be it musculoskeletal injuries or cancer.”
Urine therapy has ancient roots in practices like Ayurveda, where it was once used to treat various ailments, including asthma, allergies, and even cancer. However, these claims remain unverified by modern science, and experts warn against the practice.
Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Convener of the Research Cell at the Indian Medical Association (Kerala State), noted, “Despite the availability of accurate medical information, some continue to promote unproven remedies. Drinking urine does not cure any health problems, and this myth has been debunked repeatedly.”
Experts also highlighted that urine contains waste materials and bacteria filtered out by the kidneys. Reintroducing these substances into the body can lead to infections, dehydration, and other health complications. Dr. Charudatt Vaity, a critical care specialist from Mumbai, cautioned that consuming urine could disrupt electrolyte balance and delay proper medical treatment.
Doctors urge the public to rely on evidence-based medicine and proper healthcare practices rather than unverified home remedies.
(With inputs from IANS)
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