What causes pain on both sides of the navel?
May 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jiang Chenggang
Introduction
Pain on both sides of the navel may be caused by improper diet, intestinal spasms, omphalitis, colitis, appendicitis, or other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive symptomatic treatment under a doctor's guidance. In daily life, maintain regular eating habits with fixed meal times and appropriate portion sizes. Keep the abdomen warm to avoid cold exposure, maintain a regular sleep schedule, avoid staying up late, and prevent overexertion.
Under normal circumstances, pain on both sides of the navel may be caused by improper diet, intestinal spasms, omphalitis, colitis, appendicitis, or other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive symptomatic treatment under a doctor's guidance. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Improper diet: Consuming excessive cold foods such as ice cream or raw fish can easily irritate the gastrointestinal tract, potentially causing pain on both sides of the navel. A light diet is recommended, and local heat application—per medical advice—can help relieve pain.
2. Intestinal spasms: Overeating or inadequate abdominal warmth leading to a cold abdomen may trigger intestinal spasms, resulting in pain on either side of the navel. Avoid overeating and binge eating; gentle local massage, as advised by a physician, may help alleviate symptoms of intestinal spasms.
3. Omphalitis: This condition is primarily caused by bacterial infection and commonly presents with purulent discharge and pain. If left untreated, the inflammation may spread to both sides of the navel, causing significant discomfort. Patients may use medications such as amoxicillin capsules, cefaclor capsules, or erythromycin ointment as directed by their doctor.
4. Colitis: A chronic nonspecific inflammatory bowel disease potentially linked to intestinal immune imbalance and environmental factors. Common symptoms include diarrhea and mucus-filled or bloody stools, which may also lead to pain around the navel area. Treatment may involve medications such as methylprednisolone tablets, mesalazine enteric-coated tablets, or balsalazide sodium granules, used as prescribed.
5. Appendicitis: Often associated with blockage of the appendix lumen and bacterial invasion, this condition typically causes pain in the upper middle abdomen or around the navel, possibly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Patients may undergo laparoscopic appendectomy as directed by their physician, which effectively relieves symptoms.
In daily life, it is important to develop regular eating habits, consuming meals at consistent times and in appropriate amounts. Adequate abdominal warmth should be maintained to prevent chilling. Maintain a regular sleep schedule, avoid staying up late, and minimize physical strain.
