Can intestinal gas cause back pain? Most of the time, gas is no more than a minor annoyance. However, gas occasionally produces intense pain that makes the entire abdomen feel full and tender. This pain can radiate to the back, causing back pain and bloating. Minor gastrointestinal problems,...
Now just beyond (below) the cricopharyngeus muscle, and in the upper esophagus. Since the individual is unable to belch, trapped air keeps the esophagus “always open.” The aortic “shelf” is in the distance (at A). “T” marks the tracheal mound. Though not shown here, the esophagu...