Depending on the cause of the gastric perforation, the location of the perforation varies. The pain is common in the upper abdomen and once detected it is treated mainly through surgery.
Gastric perforation can be caused by a variety of reasons, the most common being gastric ulcers. The most common cause of gastric perforation is gastric ulcer. Gastric perforation is characterized by severe cutting pain in the upper abdomen, accompanied by severe signs of peritoneal irritation (pressure, rebound pain and muscle tension). However, the location of the gastric perforation varies, as does the location of its manifestation on the body surface.
In acute gastric ulcer perforation, the perforation is usually located in the anterior wall of the stomach near the lesser curvature of the stomach, and the pain is initially manifested as pain in the right middle and upper abdomen, and then spreads rapidly to the whole abdomen, but the upper abdomen is still the main site of pain. In the case of chronic gastric ulcers, the perforation is usually located in the posterior wall of the stomach and the pain usually radiates to the lower back. Gastric perforation is mainly treated by surgery.
You should seek medical attention immediately to avoid delay in the condition.