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Colitis (Expert Forum)
epigastric pain and back pain
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Jul 05, 2009 03:03AM
, Jul 05, 2009 03:03AM
Hi,
Abdominal pain that radiates to the back could be due to pancreatitis or penetrated peptic ulcer.
Since you have heaviness and fullness also peptic ulcer is more likely.
An upper GI endoscopy and an ultrasound scan of the abdomen can be done for evaluation.
Abdominal pain that radiates to the back could be due to pancreatitis or penetrated peptic ulcer.
Since you have heaviness and fullness also peptic ulcer is more likely.
An upper GI endoscopy and an ultrasound scan of the abdomen can be done for evaluation.
