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What Causes Back Pain And Soreness In The Abdomen?
Question: My husband has experienced some back pain and soreness in in abdomen. The pain is front and then sometimes wraps around and he experiences the pain in his lower back as well.
He said it is very tender and sore to touch. He has been feeling this discomfort for the past 3-4 days.
He said it is very tender and sore to touch. He has been feeling this discomfort for the past 3-4 days.
Brief Answer:
Please follow up with additional details
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Please follow up with additional details so that I can give you a definite answer
- How long ago did your husband notice the pain?
-What is the quality of pain -dull aching, burning, throbbing etc?
-Where exactly is the location of pain in the abdomen- Example upper right, upper left, lower right, lower left, middle?
- Is the pain worsened by food, urinating or changing position?
- Any diarrhea or constipation?
- Any nausea or vomiting?
- History of alcohol consumption? If so, in what amounts?
- Any fever?
- Any rashes in the body?
- Any other medical conditions including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol?
- Is he on any medications?
- Any other concerning symptoms?
Awaiting..
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Please follow up with additional details
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Please follow up with additional details so that I can give you a definite answer
- How long ago did your husband notice the pain?
-What is the quality of pain -dull aching, burning, throbbing etc?
-Where exactly is the location of pain in the abdomen- Example upper right, upper left, lower right, lower left, middle?
- Is the pain worsened by food, urinating or changing position?
- Any diarrhea or constipation?
- Any nausea or vomiting?
- History of alcohol consumption? If so, in what amounts?
- Any fever?
- Any rashes in the body?
- Any other medical conditions including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol?
- Is he on any medications?
- Any other concerning symptoms?
Awaiting..
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
It’s been about 7 days. Mid chest and mid back area. Dull ache but when he touches area it hurts like touching a sun burn would
No nausea constipstion or urinary changes
No rashes
Overall good health
No nausea constipstion or urinary changes
No rashes
Overall good health
Brief Answer:
Possible gastritis pain. Need to rule out pancreatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Burning pain in mid chest radiating to back could possibly be gastritis. Gastritis is acid-induced inflammation of stomach lining.
Avoid fatty, fried and spicy foods. Avoid chocolate, carbonated drinks, citrus fruits and juices and caffeine.
Eat small frequent meals large than 3 larger meals. Some people also benefit from limiting dairy and using low-fat dairy. He can also take pantoprazole.
However, another major concern with his description of pain is possible pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). If the pain persists after 48 hours or seems to be worsening even after following the above recommendations, please follow with his primary provider to undergo Serum Amylase and Serum Lipase screening test to rule out pancreatitis.
Sunburn-like burning pain can also be due to superficial problems on the skin like shingles. However, since this has been going on for 7 days and he has not yet developed a rash, skin issues are highly unlikely. But keep a close watch on any skin changes like redness, irritation, blistering, itching etc. at the area of pain.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Possible gastritis pain. Need to rule out pancreatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Burning pain in mid chest radiating to back could possibly be gastritis. Gastritis is acid-induced inflammation of stomach lining.
Avoid fatty, fried and spicy foods. Avoid chocolate, carbonated drinks, citrus fruits and juices and caffeine.
Eat small frequent meals large than 3 larger meals. Some people also benefit from limiting dairy and using low-fat dairy. He can also take pantoprazole.
However, another major concern with his description of pain is possible pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). If the pain persists after 48 hours or seems to be worsening even after following the above recommendations, please follow with his primary provider to undergo Serum Amylase and Serum Lipase screening test to rule out pancreatitis.
Sunburn-like burning pain can also be due to superficial problems on the skin like shingles. However, since this has been going on for 7 days and he has not yet developed a rash, skin issues are highly unlikely. But keep a close watch on any skin changes like redness, irritation, blistering, itching etc. at the area of pain.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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