What causes pain on the left side of the navel?
May 21, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Pain on the left side of the navel may be caused by irregular eating habits, cold air exposure, gastroenteritis, intestinal spasms, or left ureteral stones. It is important to maintain healthy dietary habits, avoid excessive intake of spicy, greasy, and irritating foods, keep the abdomen warm to prevent chilling, maintain a regular lifestyle to avoid gastrointestinal dysfunction, drink adequate water, and prevent stone formation.
Generally, pain on the left side of the navel may be caused by irregular eating habits, cold air exposure, gastroenteritis, intestinal spasms, or left ureteral stones. If any of these conditions occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Irregular Diet
Long-term consumption of excessive spicy, greasy, or irritating foods, or overeating, may lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction, resulting in pain on the left side of the navel. This may be accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. Medications such as Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets, Mosapride Citrate Tablets, or Compound Digestive Enzyme Capsules may be used under a doctor's guidance to relieve discomfort.
2. Cold Air Exposure
If abdominal warmth is not properly maintained and sudden exposure to cold air occurs, gastrointestinal spasms may result, causing pain on the left side of the navel. This may be accompanied by symptoms such as diarrhea, bloating, and increased bowel sounds. Treatment may include medications such as Atropine Sulfate Tablets, Nuanwei Shule Granules, or Changweining Capsules, as prescribed by a physician.
3. Gastroenteritis
Gastrointestinal inflammation caused by improper diet, infection, or other factors can irritate the intestinal wall, leading to intestinal spasms or muscle tension, thereby causing pain in the area to the left of the navel. This condition is often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Treatment under medical guidance may include Mesalazine Enteric-coated Tablets, Sulfasalazine Enteric-coated Tablets, or Enteritis Relief Granules.
4. Intestinal Spasm
Intestinal spasms caused by strong contractions of the intestinal smooth muscles may lead to pain on the left side of the navel, possibly accompanied by abdominal bloating, hyperactive bowel sounds, and nausea. It is recommended to use medications such as Raceanisodamine Hydrochloride Tablets, Calcium Gluconate Oral Solution, or Potassium Chloride Sustained-release Tablets under medical supervision.
5. Left Ureteral Stone
Left ureteral stones usually form when kidney stones from the left kidney move and become lodged in the left ureter. This blockage may cause pain on the left side of the navel and may be accompanied by symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, and hematuria. Treatment should follow medical advice and may include Indomethacin Enteric-coated Tablets, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Sustained-release Capsules, or Potassium Sodium Citrate Granules.
To prevent left-sided periumbilical pain, it is important to maintain healthy eating habits, avoid excessive intake of spicy, greasy, or irritating foods, keep the abdomen warm to prevent chilling, maintain regular daily routines to avoid gastrointestinal dysfunction, stay well-hydrated, and take preventive measures against stone formation.
