What does symptoms of abdominal and upper back pain mean?
Patient: I woke up today afte three hours of sleeping (worked overnight shift) with severe upper abd pain that went to my back.  I tried to reposiion myself thinking it was just back pain or sciatica flareup.  I then became very nauseated and vomited and abdominal pain was intense.  I have not had diarrhea but was belching a lot.  The nausea has subsided but abdominal discomfort continues.  When I tried to go back to sleep, back pain was theuu biggest issue.  I am mostly concerned about the severe abdominal/back pain that woke me up.  Now that I am up I still have abdominal and upper back pain.  I have to go to work in a couple of hours.  I  am just wondering what my symptoms might mean and kin Doctor: hi, do you consume alcohol? did you have similar episodes previously? in any case, your symptoms suggest 1) pancreatitis- more probable if you are alcoholic 2) peptic ulcer- if you smoke, or have stress or have recently taken pain killers. Avoid hot and spicy items, oily foods and hot tea. if pain do not subside, consult a physician. hope this helped.