What does it mean when your stomach and back hurts at the same time?

So why do the upper stomach and back feel painful at the same time? These two uncomfortable symptoms are causes for concern because they might be a sign of more serious health conditions like pancreatitis, kidney stones, peptic ulcer, and gallstones.
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What causes stomach and back pain at same time?

Gallstones. Gallstones are hard deposits found inside the gallbladder, and their formation may cause both back and stomach pain. There is no known cause of gallstones, though theories include excess bilirubin and cholesterol in the bile. Stomach pain usually occurs in the upper right abdomen in addition to back pain.
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What causes back pain and stomach pain in females?

Signs of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

A bacterial infection, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), can cause lower stomach pain, abdominal pain and back pain in women, along with fatigue, fever, vomiting/diarrhea, unusual vaginal discharge or pain during sex.
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When should I go to hospital for stomach and back pain?

If the abdominal pain is severe and unrelenting, your stomach is tender to the touch, or if the pain extends to your back, you should immediately visit the closest emergency department.
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Can stomach pain be felt in the back?

Sometimes, the pain of a stomach issue can radiate to the back. Vomiting can also cause pain and tension in the back. Pain that radiates from the stomach to the back may signal a problem with an organ such as the liver or kidneys.
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Stomach and Back Pain at the Same Time



What helps stomach and back pain?

Managing abdominal bloating and back pain

Drink plenty of water or other clear fluids. Take OTC gas or acid-reducing medications, such as antacids, simethicone drops, or digestive enzymes. Drink fewer carbonated drinks and reduce use of straws.
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How do I know if my stomach pain is serious?

You should seek immediate medical attention or go to the ER if you have:
  1. Constant or severe abdominal pain.
  2. Pain associated with a high fever.
  3. Changes in pain intensity or location, such as going from a dull ache to a sharp stab or starting in one area and radiating to another.
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How can I tell if my back pain is kidney related?

Kidney pain is felt higher and deeper in your body than back pain. You may feel it in the upper half of your back, not the lower part. Unlike back discomfort, it's felt on one or both sides, usually under your rib cage. It's often constant.
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What is appendix pain like?

Appendicitis typically starts with a pain in the middle of your tummy (abdomen) that may come and go. Within hours, the pain travels to your lower right-hand side, where the appendix is usually located, and becomes constant and severe. Pressing on this area, coughing or walking may make the pain worse.
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How do you know if something is wrong with your stomach?

Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain are the most common signs of a stomach virus. Although it's called the stomach flu, this virus has nothing to do with the flu. These symptoms are caused by other viruses, most commonly norovirus. 7 Fever, headache, and body aches are other possible symptoms.
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Do I have appendicitis or gas?

Pain from gas can feel like knots in your stomach. You may even have the sensation that gas is moving through your intestines. Unlike appendicitis, which tends to cause pain localized on the lower right side of the abdomen, gas pain can be felt anywhere in your abdomen. You may even feel the pain up in your chest.
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