Pain in upper abdomen that radiates to the back

Question 1

My mom (age 45) gets left upper abdominal pain that sometimes radiates to the back. her stomach is tender, swollen & she passes gas a lot. she also get nausea sometimes & had chills once with stomach pain. what are the possible causes?

Answer

It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. The symptoms you described ... Read More

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Question 2

My mom has left side upper abdominal pain with nausea sometimes. one day it radiated to the back with chills. rib hurts at night. stomach is distended for months. we'll contact gp but i'm so worried about pancreatic cancer. is that likely?

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hard to give you a definite answer as it requires exam and testing which your MD will do. But in general chances of pancreatic cancer with those sympt... Read More

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Question 3

I have gerd biopsy results mild chronic gastritis, no other findings. on dexilant 60 and pepcid 40. bad upper abdominal pain that radiates to back. careful with diet avoiding gerd triggers. empty stomach, fruits most proteins and oily foods trigger?

Answer

If problem at night try putting feet of head of bed on4 or 8 inch blocks. Gravity never sleeps. It may help in one to two nights.

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Question 4

Good day dr i am having upper abdominal pain just above my stomach. i have a lost in appetite and my urine is darker than normal. if i lay on my back the pain alot less otherwise the pain is server. what can it be. thank you?

Answer

SEE A DOCTOR: Hard to say but I would consider a Urinary Tract Infection so make sure you hydrate and you ought to call your doctor may need an antibiotic. Could be... Read More

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Question 5

Upper abdominal pain that moves - right, left and center. i also have pain in my upper back. ultrasounds, labs and c normal.dr doesn't think pancreas?

Answer

GI consult/CT scan: See a GI specialist for comprehensive examination. endoscopy and a CT scan of your abdomen.

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Question 6

Female vomiting bile with upper abdominal pain and back pain on the left side?

Answer

R/o ulcer disease!: See a gastroenterologist, who will do tests on you including endoscopy to r/o problems in your upper abdomen: stomach. Duodenum, gall bladder, pancrea... Read More

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Question 7

Why do i wake up with weird upper abdominal pain pain when i sleep flat on my back? can it be my hiatal hernia, or reflux? should i be worried?

Answer

Could be a hiatal: It could be a hiatal hernia or heartburn from reflux or gastritis. Try taking an antacid med and see if it improves. Then consider seeing a doctor for... Read More

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Question 8

What causes distinction and pain upper abdomen after eating anything?

Answer

Many things: Heartburn is the most common cause of upper abdominal discomfort after eating. Other potential etiologies include gallstones, constipation and gastro... Read More

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Question 9

Severe pain upper abdomen center just beneath rib cage and to the right.pain starts mild and increases to sever then stops ?

Answer

Gall bladder?: Could be gall bladder or possibly an ulcer. See a doc for some labs and an ultrasound.

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Question 10

Just given birth 1month ago. now why am i vomiting nauseating pain upper abdomen and lightheaded?

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? Unrelated : You want to see your doctor for assessment and treatment plan, unlikely to be related to giving birth a month ago, even though you need to be seen giv... Read More

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Pain in upper abdomen that radiates to the back

My mom (age 45) gets left upper abdominal pain that sometimes radiates to the back. her stomach is tender, swollen & she passes gas a lot. she also get nausea sometimes & had chills once with stomach pain. what are the possible causes?

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My mom has left side upper abdominal pain with nausea sometimes. one day it radiated to the back with chills. rib hurts at night. stomach is distended for months. we'll contact gp but i'm so worried about pancreatic cancer. is that likely?

I have gerd biopsy results mild chronic gastritis, no other findings. on dexilant 60 and pepcid 40. bad upper abdominal pain that radiates to back. careful with diet avoiding gerd triggers. empty stomach, fruits most proteins and oily foods trigger?

Good day dr i am having upper abdominal pain just above my stomach. i have a lost in appetite and my urine is darker than normal. if i lay on my back the pain alot less otherwise the pain is server. what can it be. thank you?

Upper abdominal pain that moves - right, left and center. i also have pain in my upper back. ultrasounds, labs and c normal.dr doesn't think pancreas?

Female vomiting bile with upper abdominal pain and back pain on the left side?

Why do i wake up with weird upper abdominal pain pain when i sleep flat on my back? can it be my hiatal hernia, or reflux? should i be worried?

What causes distinction and pain upper abdomen after eating anything?

Severe pain upper abdomen center just beneath rib cage and to the right.pain starts mild and increases to sever then stops ?

Just given birth 1month ago. now why am i vomiting nauseating pain upper abdomen and lightheaded?

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