Situations when there are stomach pains extending to the back occur very often. What they can testify to and why they arise, we will consider in this article. Of course, only the doctor can determine the exact reason, prescribe the correct treatment, respectively, also he.
Causes
Whatever the reasons for the unpleasant sensations, it is necessary to consult a doctor, especially if they do not calm down for a long time.
Pain in the stomach, extending to the back, are most often signs of the following diseases.
- Pancreatitis This is the most common reason why patients go to the doctor talking about this type of pain. Pancreatitis is a violation of the functionality of the pancreas. May be present in both acute and chronic form. Pain in the stomach, diarrhea, bloating, and vomiting are all symptoms of pancreatitis, worsening at night or after eating.
- Hepatic colic. Physical overwork and irregular nutrition provoke its appearance. It occurs against the background of cholelithiasis. The acute pain that characterizes hepatic colic appears in the right hypochondrium. Together with it, the temperature may rise, nausea appears.
- Stomach disease. Signs of peptic ulcers can be sharp, sharp pains extending to the shoulder blades, shoulder, back. If there is a suspicion it is for such a disease that you should consult a doctor immediately, it is best to call an ambulance. An ulcer can become a serious hazard to human health.
- Gallbladder disease. Pain in the stomach, extending to the back, appearing simultaneously with a taste of bitterness in the mouth - all this indicates violations in the gallbladder. In some cases, intestinal cramps, dizziness are possible.
How to be
If the pain is so strong that it is impossible even to find a comfortable position, it is long-lasting and does not respond to painkillers, it is better to contact an ambulance. If you have an ulcer, there is a suspicion of relapse, then you can not use any medications before the doctors arrive.
What diseases can still be pain in the back?
Other diseases may have similar symptoms. Pain in the back can be combined not only with pain in the stomach. They may also indicate:
- having problems with the kidneys and bladder;
- diseases of the reproductive system in women (fibroids, cervical erosion, and so on);
- liver problems.
Back pain in the stomach is eliminated by treating the original cause, that is, the disease that caused them. The doctor will help determine it. First you need to contact a therapist, and then he will already tell you if you need a gastroenterologist to check your stomach and digestive system, or any other doctor. In any case, it is strictly forbidden to start treatment without a diagnosis made by a specialist, since the pain described earlier can indicate the presence of various diseases. If, nevertheless, the cause of the pain is stomach problems, then after successful treatment, the doctor will prescribe a special diet that will help avoid a recurrence of the situation with exacerbation.