Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Image credit - Twitter

Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was on Sunday diagnosed with a stone in his kidney.

51-year-old Sarma underwent an ultrasonography at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) following an ‘extreme’ stomachache.

Doctors, following the ultrasonography, confirmed presence of a stone in his kidney.

Minister Sarma said a stone measuring 3.76 mm was detected in his kidney.

“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,” Sarma tweeted.