A MAN assumed he was suffering from an allergic reaction after feeling a strange ripping in his chest - little did he know he'd be undergoing open heart surgery days later to save his life.

These sores are caused because of a bacterial infection called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in the stomach, and may lead to a burning sensation in your stomach, among other side effects.

With claiming millions of lives every year, heart attack is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. While some heart ...