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What Does Symptoms Of Abdominal And Upper Back Pain Mean?
I woke up today afte three hours of sleeping (worked overnight shift) with severe upper abd pain that went to my back. I tried to reposiion myself thinking it was just back pain or sciatica flareup. I then became very nauseated and vomited and abdominal pain was intense. I have not had diarrhea but was belching a lot. The nausea has subsided but abdominal discomfort continues. When I tried to go back to sleep, back pain was theuu biggest issue. I am mostly concerned about the severe abdominal/back pain that woke me up. Now that I am up I still have abdominal and upper back pain. I have to go to work in a couple of hours. I am just wondering what my symptoms might mean and kin
Fri, 24 Jan 2014
hi, do you consume alcohol? did you have similar episodes previously? in any case, your symptoms suggest 1) pancreatitis- more probable if you are alcoholic 2) peptic ulcer- if you smoke, or have stress or have recently taken pain killers. Avoid hot and spicy items, oily foods and hot tea. if pain do not subside, consult a physician. hope this helped.
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