Dr Abby Philips, known as The Liver Doc on social media, criticised Samantha Ruth Prabhu, calling her a "health and science illiterate" for sharing alternative health treatments. In response, the actor accused him of being impolite.
Ruth Prabhu, who has been candid about her battle with Myositis diagnosis, recently discussed the benefits of hydrogen peroxide nebulisation. However, Dr Abby Philips, a hepatologist with over 2.5 lakh followers, condemned her for spreading misinformation to her fans.
Ruth Prabhu, who has 35.3 million Instagram followers, posted a lengthy statement on Friday. In it, she expressed that over the years, she has undergone various medical treatments recommended by highly qualified healthcare professionals, which have not always been effective.
This led her to read up on "alternate therapies and treatments", and what she shared on social media was done with "good intentions" and suggested by a highly-qualified doctor, who is an MD and has served DRDO for 25 years.
“A certain gentleman has attacked my post and my intentions with rather strong words. Said gentleman is a doctor, too. I have no doubt that he knows more than I do. And I’m quite sure his intentions were noble.
“It would have been kind and compassionate of him had he not been so provocative with his words, especially the bit where he suggests that I should be thrown in prison. Never mind. I suppose it goes with the territory of being a celebrity,” the 37-year-old actor wrote.
Ruth Prabhu, who revealed her Myositis diagnosis in 2022, said her post was not a paid endorsement, but she will be more careful in future.
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