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Why does back pain happen with pancreatic diseases?
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Location: The pancreas is located within the retroperitoneum which is a fancy way of saying "behind the abdominal organs. So, it actually sits just in front of the spinal column. Inflammation or tumors of the pancreas can aggravate the nerves in this area, leading to pain being felt in the back.
Answered 5/13/2012
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Location: Because the pancreas is very close to the back. www.drlugo.com.
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