Abdominal & Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor

Abdominal and neck pain can be caused by a number of different factors. In their severe forms, these types of pain can be debilitating.

Angiostrongyliasis

• Angiostrongyliasis is an infection caused by eating raw animals, such as snails and slugs, and can cause both neck and abdominal pain.

Back Tumor

• Back tumors refer to the abnormal growth of cells in the vertebra and can be either malignant or benign. Both forms can cause abdominal and neck pain.

Barrett Syndrome

• Barrett syndrome is marked by a chronic peptic ulcer in the esophagus.

Behcet's Disease

• Behcet's disease is a chronic, lifelong condition marked by inflammation of the blood vessels throughout the entire body and is often very painful.

Chemical Poisoning

• Chemical poisoning almost always leads to severe abdominal pain and often to neck pain through the esophagus.