Darts world No1 Peter Wright 'couldn't even stand up' due to pain before UK Open match

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Peter Wright claims he couldn't even stand up due to stomach pain before his first UK Open match.Snakebite, 52, overtook Gerwyn Price as the world no.1 last weekend but says he very nearly pulled out of the Minehead-based tournament.Wright suffers from gallstones - small stones usually made of cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder - which can cause intense stomach pain lasting up to five hours."It was horrible.

I didn't want to play the first game," Wright told Oche."I sat there for over an hour crouched, I couldn't even stand up. It's like do I pull out?"Close to withdrawing from the competition, Wright instead opted to continue.It's a decision that speaks volumes regarding his commitment to the sport and the rewards were justified - Snakebite claimed the world no.1 spot for the first time in his career.But of course, sporting achievement weighs little in comparison to his health.Wright has already made changes to his diet in an attempt to lessen the intense stomach cramps.HAVE YOUR SAY!

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You'll receive an email with all of the top news stories every single morning.You can find out more information on our email newsletter on this link here."I've started to eat a bit more healthier as well as trying to cut out the butter, especially on crumpets,.