Mid-back pain while eating

I'm only twenty years old and have always been in great shape without any health problems to worry about. However, lately I have been having severe mid-back pains everytime I swallow something (whether it being a solid or liquid). I haven't been able to eat a proper meal with out feeling the pain in my back. I currently don't have health insurance so seeing a doctor about this is a last option for me. Do you know what this may be? Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[Fred9]

Since you don't mention any other gastric issues I tend to think your back muscles or spinal nerves have become irritated due to some recent trauma. Your back is good at resisting pressure from the outside but doesn't offer any protection internal pressure from the inside - such as when food or liquid is passing down your GI tract. Excessive gas can also exacerbate the pain in your back.  I wouldn't stress about this as you'll just make the muscles in your back even more tense and prone to spasms.

Of course, there may be other considerations. If this becomes a long term chronic issue or you develop other symptoms, such as abdominal/bowel pain/swelling or kidney discomfort then its time for a doctor's appointment.

I've actually had episodes similar to yours with back pain and also with pain shooting down my flanks when I swallow food or water. But my case is a bit more complicated than yours. Hope your pain will resolve soon.