Himanta diagnosed with kidney stone, doctors advised him to take rest

June 14: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma all of a sudden met with extreme stomach pain. It was then that the doctors at Gauhati Medical College & Hospital found that the pain was caused due to a kidney stone and advised him to take rest.

After an episode of extreme pain in stomach, doctors in GMCH have detected a kidney stone measuring 3.76 mm through Ulltra Sono Graphy in VUJ position. Taking saline and injections to overcome the pain. Will take rest for the day

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 14, 2020

Taking to his twitter handle, Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, “After an episode of extreme pain in stomach, doctors in GMCH have detected a kidney stone measuring 3.76 mm through Ulltra Sono Graphy in VUJ position. Taking saline and injections to overcome the pain. Will take rest for the day.”

Twitter was instantly flooded with messages wishing him quick recovery. Many suggested homeopathic and even ayurvedic medicines. A twitteratti wrote, “You have worked hard and fought this battle against Corona as a great warrior. Rest a while, drink loads of water and be fit to fight for another day… Wish you all the best!!!.”