Ignoring Stomach Pain Could Prove Fatal, Says Expert

A senior cardiologist in Kolkata has warned that stomach pain should not be ignored as it could be a sign of a more critical ailment which could lead to death though it goes unnoticed in nearly three quarters of cases. "Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is largely asymptomatic. But abdominal pain and back pain in people who are above 60 years of age, with a history of hypertension, should not be taken lightly. It could be a sign for AAA," said S.B.Roy, director and ...