Archive · 31 May 2025
Mangaluru Doctor Part of Guinness Record for Neuropathy Awareness
A doctor in Mangaluru, Dr. Rahul M Rao, helped set a Guinness World Record to tell people about a health problem called peripheral neuropathy.
This condition causes pain, tingling, and burning in the hands and feet.
It often affects people with diabetes or who drink too much alcohol.
The doctor joined thousands of others in an online video challenge, similar to the Ice Bucket Challenge.
The goal was to make more people aware of this problem, which is treatable with medicine and proper care.
Doctors are also seeing more and more of this condition especially among the older diabetic and alcohol dependent population in the Mangaluru region.
It's important to know that you can get better if you have this condition.
Dr. Rahul M Rao, a neuropsychiatrist, participated in a Guinness World Record for raising awareness of peripheral neuropathy.
The record involved the largest online video album of people holding ice.
The campaign was inspired by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Peripheral neuropathy causes pain, tingling, and burning sensations, often in hands and feet.
The condition is treatable with proper medication and awareness.
- Who
- Dr. Rahul M Rao and 5,684 others.
- What
- Participated in a Guinness World Record for peripheral neuropathy awareness.
- When
- The record was achieved in November last year.
- Where
- Mangaluru, India.
- Why
- To raise awareness about peripheral neuropathy.
- Doctor's Name
- Dr. Rahul M Rao
- Specialty
- Neuropsychiatrist
- Location
- Mangaluru
- Medical Condition
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Symptoms
- Pain, tingling, burning sensations in hands and feet
- Contributing factors
- Diabetes, Alcohol dependence