When television actor Dipika Kakkar recently revealed that her stomach pain turned out to be a liver cyst, it sparked an important health conversation. Many people in India often dismiss upper abdominal discomfort as acidity, especially after a heavy meal or stress.
A quick antacid and rest usually feels enough.
But doctors warn that not every stomach pain is harmless. In some cases, it could be due to a liver cyst. In more serious situations, it may even be a sign of a heart attack.
Dr. Ruchit Shah, Interventional Cardiologist at Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, explains that pain in the upper abdomen can be confusing because many vital organs are located close to each other.
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