Elderly people with abdominal and back pain at night are considered to be suffering from hepatitis, peptic ulcer, pancreatic cancer and other diseases, the specific cause of which needs to be confirmed by going to the hospital for examination.
1. Hepatitis: due to the combined effects of bacteria, viruses, parasites, drugs, immune abnormalities, chemical stimuli and other factors, resulting in liver cell damage, hepatitis, clinical may appear abdominal and back pain, accompanied by jaundice, nausea, diarrhea and other symptoms.
2. Peptic ulcer: Peptic ulcer can occur due to the body being infected by Helicobacter pylori, excessive secretion of gastric acid or long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is usually manifested as pain in the upper abdomen, which can be reflected to the back with the symptom of swelling and pain.
3. Pancreatic cancer: due to various factors, such as long-term smoking, unhealthy eating habits, obesity and so on. It often manifests as distension and pain in the upper abdomen and lower back, accompanied by indigestion, diarrhea and other symptoms.
Elderly people with abdominal and back distension at night should seek medical consultation and treatment as prescribed by the doctor.