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What Causes Pain In Back When I Swallow Food?

Posted on Fri, 3 Jun 2016

Question: Some times when I swallow food or liquids I get pain in my back, especially in my right upper back, did recently 3 days ago had an episode where I couldn't keep anything down and was vomiting small amounts all day, next day ribs hurt which I thought was probably muscle strain. but the original complaint comes and goes.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description, these symptoms require further workup. GERD and gastritis can present similarly. However, if there are any alarm symptoms that include weight loss, blood loss/anemia, pain upon swallowing (known as dysphagia) then an upper GI endoscopy must be considered to rule out any sinister cause. For now PPIs like lansoprazole and antiemetics/ pro kinetics such as metoclopramide can be advised empirically for the presenting symptoms. Blood pressure should be recorded and an EKG can also be advised in this regard.

Wishing you best of health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar