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 factors such as abdominal cooling, intestinal spasms, gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, or left adnexitis. It is important to keep the abdomen warm, avoid wearing thin clothing, maintain a balanced diet, refrain from consuming excessive spicy or irritating foods, and follow a regular lifestyle to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal dysfunction. Seek medical attention promptly if symptoms are severe.
Under normal circumstances, the "navel" refers to the belly button. Pain on the left side of the navel may be caused by factors such as abdominal chilling, intestinal spasms, gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, or left adnexitis. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive appropriate treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Abdominal Chilling
Abdominal chilling may result from low environmental temperatures or improper clothing, leading to cold air stimulation of the abdomen and subsequent gastrointestinal dysfunction, causing pain on the left side of the navel. Symptoms may include diarrhea, bloating, and increased bowel sounds. Treatment should follow medical advice and may include medications such as Nuangwei Shule Granules, Changwei Ning Capsules, or Atropine Sulfate Tablets.
2. Intestinal Spasms
Intestinal spasms may occur due to intense contractions of the smooth muscles in the intestines, possibly triggered by improper diet or excessive gastrointestinal gas. This condition can cause pain on the left side of the navel, typically presenting as paroxysmal cramping, and may be accompanied by bloating and increased bowel sounds. Medications such as Racemic Hyoscine Hydrobromide Tablets, Calcium Gluconate Oral Solution, or Trimebutine Maleate Tablets may be used under medical supervision.
3. Gastric Ulcer
Gastric ulcers may be caused by factors such as *Helicobacter pylori* infection, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or excessive stomach acid, resulting in damage to the gastric mucosa and pain on the left side of the navel. The pain typically occurs after meals and may be accompanied by indigestion, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting. Treatment should follow medical advice and may include medications such as Ranitidine Capsules, Omeprazole Enteric-Coated Capsules, or Hydrotalcite Tablets.
4. Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenal ulcers may result from excessive gastric acid secretion, *H. pylori* infection, or NSAID use, leading to damage of the duodenal mucosa. This causes pain on the left side of the navel, typically experienced as hunger-related or nocturnal pain, and may be associated with indigestion, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting. Treatment should be conducted under a doctor’s guidance using medications such as Mesalazine Enteric-Coated Tablets, Indomethacin Enteric-Coated Tablets, or Pantoprazole Sodium Enteric-Coated Tablets.
5. Left Adnexitis
Left adnexitis refers to inflammation of the left ovary and fallopian tube in women, often caused by bacterial infections or sexually transmitted diseases. It can lead to pain on the left side of the navel, possibly accompanied by fever, increased vaginal discharge, and menstrual irregularities. Treatment should follow medical advice and may include medications such as Metronidazole Tablets, Levofloxacin Tablets, or Gynecological Qianjin Tablets.
To prevent pain on the left side of the navel, it is important to keep the abdomen warm, avoid wearing thin clothing, maintain a balanced diet, limit intake of irritating foods, and follow a regular lifestyle to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal dysfunction.
