Back and stomach pain can be caused by menstrual cramps, urinary tract infections, kidney disorders, pancreatitis, and emotional stress. Menstrual cramps cause temporary lack of blood flow and oxygen to the uterine muscle, while urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria, parasites, or fungi invading the urinary system. Kidney infections cause a full bladder feeling and may be accompanied by a cramping or dull ache. Pancreatitis pain generally begins in the upper abdominal region before progressing to the back. Stress can also cause back and stomach pain.
Back pain and stomach pain can be caused by menstrual cramps, urinary tract infections, or a kidney disorder, such as a kidney infection. Abdominal pain can also be a direct result of pancreatitis, which can sometimes also cause back pain. For some individuals, these symptoms can also be triggered by emotional stress.
Menstrual cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, occur due to contraction of a woman’s uterine muscle and cause a temporary lack of blood flow and oxygen to the muscle. The pain from these cramps is felt in the abdominal area and is often accompanied by lower back pain. The pain caused by menstrual cramps can range from mild to severe, but it typically stops about a day into the menstrual cycle or after menstrual flow stops. Some women experience a secondary form of dysmenorrhea, however, which can occur at times other than a woman’s menstrual cycle.
A urinary tract infection often causes back pain and stomach pain. Infection occurs due to bacteria, parasites or fungi invading the urinary system. This type of infection affects the urethra, kidney or bladder and can occur in children, women and men of any age.
When the kidney infection is part of a urinary tract infection, a person will likely experience back pain and stomach pain at the same time. This won’t feel like an upset stomach, however, as abdominal pain will more likely feel like a full bladder producing an urgent need to urinate and may be accompanied by a cramping or dull ache. Other symptoms may include pain in the side and groin area. Individuals suffering from a kidney infection will likely also experience nausea, vomiting, fever, and blood in the urine.
Pancreatitis pain can also present as simultaneous back pain and stomach pain. This type of pain generally begins in the upper abdominal region before progressing to the back. Other symptoms that may be experienced in a person with pancreatitis include fever, bloating, nausea, and an increased heart rate.
Individuals under severe stress often report simultaneous symptoms of back pain and stomach pain. Often, the underlying cause is entirely psychosomatic. These symptoms can, however, be brought on by unhealthy eating habits or overeating caused by stress, which can further cause excessive intestinal gas, bloating, and other digestive upsets.
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