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Every time i get a flare up of functional dyspepsia, i immediately get a neck ache. can pain be reffered from the stomach nerves?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

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Yes: The body is connected. You may tighten your neck muscles unconsiously and this could cause neck pain. in addition to the stomach upset. Pain does refer through certain dermatomes. Stomach pain is usually through thoraic dermatomes though.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

Every time i get a flare up of functional dyspepsia, i immediately get a neck ache. can pain be reffered from the stomach nerves?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Lange answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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