Question 1

i wake with acid reflux an also upper back tension     , seems they go together , like gas pains  i guess , does this make sense ?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux: Acid reflux can cause back pain especially if there is inflammation in the esophagus.  This kind of acid reflux really deserves seeing a doctor about to evaluate for further testing and treatment.

Question 2

i had gallbladder surgery 14 days ago. ive been dealing with off and on upper back pain and chest pains in different areas. some of the pains also have a squeezing sensation. what could this be? still gas?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably the surgeon who did the surgery. Wish you good health!

Question 3

upper back pain caused by trapped gas?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible, often characterized as a sharp sensation, if it persist or become frequent and medical evaluation may be warranted.

Question 4

gas reflux bad and upper back pain burns and hurting laying down?

Accepted Answer

Heartburn: Avoid eating  3 hours before sleeping.  Lose belly fat. Put six-inch blocks under the legs at the head of the bed or a Styrofoam wedge under the mattress. Avoid chocolate, mint, coffee, acid foods, soda, carbonated drinks,   large meals, fatty meals, spicy foods. If you smoke, or overweight, lost weight, have problems swallowing, bleeding then you may need an upper endoscope. See a doctor

Question 5

mid and upper back pain on left side gas and hick ups and pain in kidney?

Accepted Answer

May be gas in large: This may be what we call the "splenic flexure  syndrome" where we  get  gas in the large intestine where the intestine flexes  from the tranversecolon to the left descending colon - across the top of the abdomen and down to the left side. The intestine  turns  under where  the spleen is  and that is why it  is called the splenic flexure where the intestine turns. Intestine gas can build up = pain.

Question 6

30minutes after eating way too much for lunch because i was very hungry,i started feeling a pain in stomach radiating to the back.i have very frequent belching and feel like a lot of gas is in my stomach.can gas in stomach cause upper back pain?

Accepted Answer

: Your symptoms may not necessarily be due to gas itself, but may be due to being overly full and perhaps having acid reflux. You may want to take a short trial of acid reducing medication for one to two weeks to see if it helps. If it does not, you should make an appointment to see your doctor or a gastroenterologist if the symptoms are persisting. Good luck.

Question 7

i have gerd, when i have a lot of gas  i get upper back pain, goes away after burping , happens when i eat big meals usually?

Accepted Answer

Simethicone: Simethicone dissolves the gas and that will help you. Obviously, eat smaller meals. Check and make sure you are not gulping down air when nervous or talking too fast (aerophagy). Consider taking a proton pump inhibitor to fix your gerd.  May want to discuss your options with a GI specialist, may want to check for barrett's esophagus at some point also.

Question 8

i have middle and upper back pain with sharp chest pains. what caused this and how do i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Chest pains: Pain in your chest is a serious medical condition. It is always a red flag and appointment with your pcp is warranted. Rec.: see your pcp for further investigation. Take care.

Question 9

gas pains in pregnancy, what can i use for some relief? pain is all through my upper back and chest and know its only gas but its painful!

Accepted Answer

?: how do you know it's not something else? and how far  in pregnancy are you? gas pains , as you described, won't affect your back and chest, it may be your stomach, kindly see your doctor, meanwhile, antacid or ranitidine (zantac)  may help, read the labels carefully though, wish you a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby

Question 10

can gastritis cause excruciating pain in the upper abd area that spreads the entire abd and mid to low back feels like strong gas pains us good?

Accepted Answer

Gastritis: It's hard to blame gastritis for excruciating upper abdominal pain. Keep looking to exclude causes such as an ulcer, pancreatitis, gerd.

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Gas pains in upper back

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I wake with acid reflux an also upper back tension , seems they go together , like gas pains i guess , does this make sense ?

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I had gallbladder surgery 14 days ago. ive been dealing with off and on upper back pain and chest pains in different areas. some of the pains also have a squeezing sensation. what could this be? still gas?

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Upper back pain caused by trapped gas?

A member asked:

Gas reflux bad and upper back pain burns and hurting laying down?

A member asked:

Mid and upper back pain on left side gas and hick ups and pain in kidney?

A member asked:

30minutes after eating way too much for lunch because i was very hungry,i started feeling a pain in stomach radiating to the back.i have very frequent belching and feel like a lot of gas is in my stomach.can gas in stomach cause upper back pain?

A member asked:

I have gerd, when i have a lot of gas i get upper back pain, goes away after burping , happens when i eat big meals usually?

A member asked:

I have middle and upper back pain with sharp chest pains. what caused this and how do i treat it?

A member asked:

Gas pains in pregnancy, what can i use for some relief? pain is all through my upper back and chest and know its only gas but its painful!

A member asked:

Can gastritis cause excruciating pain in the upper abd area that spreads the entire abd and mid to low back feels like strong gas pains us good?

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