Danbury Mayor Hospitalized With Suspected Stomach Ulcer, Officials Say

Danbury Mayor Dean Esposito is being treated in the hospital for a suspected stomach ulcer.

Danbury Mayor Dean Esposito is in the hospital being treated for a suspected stomach ulcer, officials said.
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09/07/2023 3:00 p.m.

The mayor was seen by a gastroenterologist on Wednesday, Sept. 6 who recommended he seek immediate medical attention at Danbury Hospital, said Lindsay Seti, a spokeswoman for the city.

"He is currently undergoing treatment for a suspected stomach ulcer and will remain in the hospital overnight for observation and additional testing," Seti said.

City Council President Vinny DiGilio presided over Wednesday's September City Council meeting in Esposito’s absence.

"We wish Mayor Esposito a quick and speedy recovery," Seti said.

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