What causes pain around the navel?
May 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Pain around the navel, commonly known as periumbilical pain, may be caused by improper diet, indigestion, pancreatitis, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, or other conditions. It is important to seek timely medical attention at a hospital and follow the doctor's instructions for improvement through general management, medication, surgery, or other treatments. During treatment, adequate rest is essential, and strenuous exercise or heavy physical labor should be avoided.
Pain around the navel, also known as periumbilical pain, may be caused by improper diet, indigestion, pancreatitis, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, or other conditions. It is important to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital and follow medical advice for improvement through general management, medications, surgery, or other treatments. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Improper diet: Consuming excessive greasy or spicy foods can easily increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to symptoms such as abdominal bloating and periumbilical pain. It is recommended to adjust dietary habits by reducing intake of such foods and focusing on light, easily digestible options like millet porridge and milk.
2. Indigestion: Indigestion is often related to insufficient gastric motility. When food remains in the gastrointestinal tract for too long, it produces large amounts of gas and acidic substances that irritate the intestinal lining, causing periumbilical pain. It is advisable to follow medical guidance in using medications such as Simo Decoction Oral Liquid, Dazhancha Pills, or Compound Pepsin Capsules to relieve symptoms.
3. Pancreatitis: Pancreatitis is commonly associated with excessive alcohol consumption or infection. Inflammation may cause the pancreas to secrete excessive digestive enzymes, which, once activated within the pancreas, can damage pancreatic tissue and lead to periumbilical pain. Patients may follow medical advice in using medications such as pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated capsules, omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, or metronidazole tablets to improve their condition.
4. Appendicitis: Obstruction of the appendix lumen or bacterial invasion can easily lead to appendicitis, which under inflammatory stimulation may also produce the aforementioned symptoms. If necessary, treatment may involve laparoscopic appendectomy performed by a physician.
5. Intestinal obstruction: Intestinal obstruction is often associated with intestinal adhesions or inflammatory bowel disease and may impair gas passage, resulting in symptoms such as periumbilical pain and vomiting. It is recommended to follow medical instructions in using medications such as cisapride tablets, Mahuang Pills, or enemas (e.g., Kaisailu) to alleviate symptoms.
During treatment, adequate rest is essential; strenuous exercise and heavy physical labor should be avoided.
