Donald Trump’s Gaza peace proposal appears to be successful for now. Hamas released all the surviving hostages. The hostages, who have spent 737 days in captivity of terrorists in Gaza Strip, may be suffering from many physical and mental illnesses, which will be investigated. But it is certain that he has rarely had a full meal in the last two years. In such a situation, there is a risk of refeeding syndrome after withdrawal. In the homecoming unit, they will get training in eating fresh food.
in October 2023 Hamas Attacked an Israeli music festival, killing thousands of civilians and kidnapping 251 people. Since then, there was a war going on between Israel and Hamas, which recently stopped after the intervention of Donald Trump. Trump’s 20-point peace proposal includes exchange of hostages and prisoners. In the first phase, all the surviving hostages from Hamas were handed over to Israel.
Why are returned hostages at risk?
The condition of these hostages, who have spent two whole years amid violence in tunnels, dilapidated buildings and basements, will obviously not be normal. Many people may have been injured and many may have brought new diseases. Israel will keep him in the hospital so that he can recover completely. However, their rooms are being called homecoming units. These are hospital rooms, but with the touch of homes. A hospital in the city of Petah Tikva near Tel Aviv has been prepared for this.
What type of hospital units will there be?
There are glimpses of these rooms in many media reports. According to Sky News report, soft toys are kept in clean, airy and sunny rooms. There is also a fridge, which has water bottles. Everyone will get a private room, where many gift items will also be kept. These will include everything from food items to blankets, sheets, phone chargers and slippers. They will also be given phones by the army so that they can connect with family or friends. There will also be another room adjacent, where visitors can come and go.
There will be all the things needed for treatment but in separate rooms so that the rooms of the released hostages can be made more humane and warm.
Preparation also for refeeding syndrome
It is believed that all the male hostages are facing different problems. But one problem is common for everyone. They would have survived for two years on minimal food, with hardly any nutrition. In such a situation, they will be at risk of refeeding syndrome. This is the thing about which special precautions have to be taken.
Refeeding syndrome is a medical condition that occurs when a person remains hungry for a long time or eats very little food. In such a situation, if suddenly he gets enough food, the nutrients enter the body and start working rapidly. Due to this, body repair is less and damage is more.
Even after fasting for a long time, if you suddenly eat a full meal, your heartbeat increases and you start feeling weak. Many people start vomiting. Many people have no sense of time and place. In severe cases, death may occur. Therefore, doctors consider it very serial and advise to eat food slowly and in a controlled manner.
There were many such examples in history. For example, after the Second World War, when prisoners and soldiers got heavy food, they started eating more. Many people became ill or died due to refeeding syndrome. This was seen a lot with the Jews living in Nazi concentration camps.
How to get food training
To avoid refeeding syndrome, a slow, light and controlled diet is given first.
– Weak people are given much less calories than normal in the beginning.
– Do not start with too much sugar or starch immediately as it can lead to electrolyte imbalance.
– Supplements are given in support but in a very measured manner. In this, age and health are kept in mind.
– Only liquid is given on the first day, after this semi-solid diet is started.
what happens after this
When the initial diet is established safely, the quantity and calories of food are gradually increased. This is called refeeding training. Do not eat heavy food at once, rather give 5 to 6 small portions throughout the day. During this period, continuous monitoring is done. In two to three weeks the body becomes completely ready to eat normal food.
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