What causes severe upper back pain and burping?
Patient: I had a sudden severe upper back pain (between the shoulder blades) that felt like a stabbing pain. After a few minutes, I burped and the pain was gone. Was this indigestion? I also have a herniated disc mid back, although i was sitting at the time. I am worried it could be my heart. Doctor: hellowelcome to HCMthere are many causes of thee pain in the upper back,related to stomach,heart,lung,musculoskeletal,neurological.but from your history it seems to be indigestion.there is gas formation and distension of gut that causes pressure over the diaphragm and causes pain in shoulder.you can avoid hot spicy food,take small frequent feed.take ppi tab od.pancreatic enzyme syrup.also do an USG whole abdomen because it is associated with gb stone sometimes.consult your physician if recurrence.hope this is helpful.regards.