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What Causes Giant Gas Bubble In Upper Back?

I feel like I have a giant gas bubble stuck in my upper back. It has been going on since 10pm last night. I threw up twice, tried sitting up in bed but nothing helped to ease it. I took alka seltzer but then I threw up so I don't know how long it stayed in my system. I'm shaky and hot/cold.
Sat, 10 May 2014
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Hi.
This can be a serious condition live volvulus of the stomach or intestinal obstruction.

You need to visit a Hospital ASAP as you need an urgent X-ray of abdomen in standing position.

Stop taking anything orally till you see a Doctor and get a proper diagnosis.
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What Causes Giant Gas Bubble In Upper Back?

Hi. This can be a serious condition live volvulus of the stomach or intestinal obstruction. You need to visit a Hospital ASAP as you need an urgent X-ray of abdomen in standing position. Stop taking anything orally till you see a Doctor and get a proper diagnosis.