Question 1

this morning i began with upper back pain when i swallow food. as soon as the food passes through my esophagus the back pain stops. do you have any id?

Accepted Answer

Can be a diverticulu: This can be  an esophageal stricture  or diverticulum. Your physician can have this evaluated.

Question 2

why would i have left-sided mid&upper back pain after an egd & colonoscopy?  hurts more when eating and swallowing. biopsies were taken.

Accepted Answer

Invasive procedures,: such as EGD and colonoscopy, often cause discomfort afterwards, especially if biopsies are taken.  Taking biopsies requires cutting out a tiny piece of the lining of your stomach and/or colon, it is normal for this to be painful.  If it is painful to swallow, try drinking liquids and/or soft foods in order to allow your body to recover.

Question 3

46y.o. female upper back pain when food enters stomach.  sharp/stabbing/severe. happens 97% of time. started 30 hours ago. what do u think it is?

Accepted Answer

Gallstone/pancreas: The most likely explanation is pancreatic problems or gallstones, but there are other possibilities like gastritis, duodenal ulcer, GERD or even esophagitis. If pt takes a lot of ibuprofen it could be NSAID gastritis. If fever or vomiting go to ER otherwise call your doctor to be seen as soon as possible, e.g tomorrow AM. If there is a fam history of aneurysm the aorta should be checked. GI virus?

Question 4

bleed heavily after taking ecp, now it stopped but i m having upper back pain, dizziness headache and weakness. please tell me the food to recover. ?

Accepted Answer

Side effects ECP: I'm not sure if ECP means emergency contractive pill or another acronym. Probably best to rest, drink sufficient water or herbal tea without caffeine, and eat bland food you can tolerate. Hopefully, you will feel much better tomorrow. If your symptoms continue or worsen, please seek medical help.

Question 5

why would i have pain in my upper back when i swallow any type of food?

Accepted Answer

Swallowing: Painful swallowing is called odynophagia, usually related to heartburn, but could be yeast infection in the esophagus.  Upper back area is somewhat unusual.  Chest X-ray would be helpful.

Question 6

i have been getting a pain in my upper back and is worse when i swallow food and the food passes that area or when  i cough or sneeze.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: You may have a blockage or strictureofyour esophagus. Consult your dovtor for further evaluation.

Question 7

why everytime i swallow food or liquid my upper back hurts?

Accepted Answer

Need for evaluation: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without more history, physical examination, and likely an endoscopic examination. It would be prudent to consult your doctor, especially if you have had an unintended weight loss.

Question 8

i got up with a sharp pain on my upper back... it's sore when i move around and when i swallow food. as soon as the food goes down it stops. it's very sore please help what can i do to ease the pain?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Try taking warm water or any other warm drink. If that does not help it would be prudent to see your doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 9

good day dr, for over a year i have been having upper back pains and chest pains, along with sore throats and it is sometimes hard to swallow food, is this might be gerd ?

Accepted Answer

YES: requires ongoing GI evaluation and ENT evaluations.

Question 10

male 31 with history of acid reflux. two days ago had a sore throat and now have pain/discomfort in the middle of my chest everytime i swallow food or water. pain goes to my upper back. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

: Acid reflux can explain your symptoms. if you are overweight, losing weight is imperative. It would be prudent to consult a GI doctor.

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This morning i began with upper back pain when i swallow food. as soon as the food passes through my esophagus the back pain stops. do you have any id?

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Why would i have left-sided mid&upper back pain after an egd & colonoscopy? hurts more when eating and swallowing. biopsies were taken.

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46y.o. female upper back pain when food enters stomach. sharp/stabbing/severe. happens 97% of time. started 30 hours ago. what do u think it is?

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Bleed heavily after taking ecp, now it stopped but i m having upper back pain, dizziness headache and weakness. please tell me the food to recover. ?

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Why would i have pain in my upper back when i swallow any type of food?

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I have been getting a pain in my upper back and is worse when i swallow food and the food passes that area or when i cough or sneeze.

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Why everytime i swallow food or liquid my upper back hurts?

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I got up with a sharp pain on my upper back... it's sore when i move around and when i swallow food. as soon as the food goes down it stops. it's very sore please help what can i do to ease the pain?

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Good day dr, for over a year i have been having upper back pains and chest pains, along with sore throats and it is sometimes hard to swallow food, is this might be gerd ?

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Male 31 with history of acid reflux. two days ago had a sore throat and now have pain/discomfort in the middle of my chest everytime i swallow food or water. pain goes to my upper back. what could it be?

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