What causes pain around the navel?
May 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Periumbilical pain usually refers to pain around the navel and may be associated with cold exposure, trauma, functional gastrointestinal disorders, eczema, acute gastroenteritis, etc. It is important to seek timely medical attention at a hospital and follow the doctor's instructions for improvement through general management, medication, and other treatments. During recovery, pay attention to diet and avoid spicy, greasy foods such as barbecue and fried chicken.
Pain around the navel, also known as periumbilical pain, may be associated with factors such as cold exposure, trauma, functional gastrointestinal disorders, eczema, or acute gastroenteritis. It is important to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital and follow medical advice for improvement through general measures, medications, and other treatments. Specific causes are analyzed as follows:
1. Cold exposure: When the abdomen is exposed to cold, it can cause constriction of blood vessels in the abdominal area, leading to symptoms such as localized stabbing pain and a cold sensation. Applying a hot water bottle to warm the abdomen is recommended, as it helps improve blood circulation.
2. Trauma: The skin around the navel is relatively thin. External impacts or abrasions may cause epidermal or soft tissue injury, resulting in periumbilical pain. Applying an ice pack to the affected area is recommended, as cold compression helps constrict capillaries and reduce pain.
3. Functional gastrointestinal disorders: These conditions are often related to psychological or social factors and may present with the aforementioned symptoms, along with postprandial fullness, constipation, etc. It is recommended to follow medical advice in using medications such as Clostridium butyricum powder, Baohe Pills, or Mosapride Citrate tablets to relieve symptoms.
4. Eczema: Eczema may be triggered by environmental or dietary factors. When occurring around the navel, it can cause symptoms such as pain and itching in the periumbilical area. Patients should use medications such as zinc oxide ointment, calamine lotion, or Binghuang Fule ointment under medical guidance to alleviate symptoms.
5. Acute gastroenteritis: This condition can be triggered by overeating, food allergies, etc. Inflammation leads to congestion and edema of the intestinal mucosa, causing intestinal spasms and periumbilical pain. It is recommended to follow medical advice in using medications such as Cefixime granules, Enteritis Ning granules, or Compound Berberine tablets to manage symptoms.
During recovery, attention should be paid to diet; spicy and greasy foods such as barbecue and fried chicken should be avoided.
