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?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

Answered 3/22/2020

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