What causes pain beside the left navel?
May 21, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Pain on the left side of the navel may be caused by eating too quickly, abdominal chilling, gastroenteritis, gastric ulcer, or duodenal ulcer. It is important to reasonably schedule exercise time and intensity in daily life, avoid over-exercising, keep the abdomen warm to prevent cold exposure, maintain healthy eating habits, reduce or avoid long-term use of medications that may cause gastric ulcers, stay cheerful, and reduce mental stress.
Generally, pain on the left side of the navel may be caused by factors such as eating too quickly, abdominal chilling, gastroenteritis, gastric ulcers, or duodenal ulcers. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Eating Too Quickly
Eating too quickly may cause food to enter the intestines without being sufficiently chewed in the stomach, placing stress on the gastrointestinal tract and leading to pain on the left side of the navel. Symptoms such as bloating and belching may also occur. It is important to maintain healthy eating habits, slow down the pace of eating, and chew food thoroughly.
2. Abdominal Chilling
If the abdomen is not properly kept warm and becomes chilled, intestinal spasms or muscle tension may result, causing pain on the left side of the navel. This may be accompanied by symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal bloating, or increased bowel sounds. Treatment may include medications such as Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, Wenwei Shu Granules, or Nuangui Shule Tablets, used according to medical advice.
3. Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is usually caused by infections from bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract can lead to pain on the left side of the navel, possibly accompanied by symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Medications such as Norfloxacin Capsules, Amoxicillin Capsules, or Omeprazole Enteric-coated Tablets may be used under medical guidance.
4. Gastric Ulcer
Gastric ulcers are typically caused by excessive stomach acid, Helicobacter pylori infection, or long-term use of certain medications, resulting in damage to the gastric mucosa and ulcer formation. In addition to pain on the left side of the navel, symptoms such as heartburn, acid reflux, and nausea may also occur. It is recommended to follow medical advice and use medications such as Rabeprazole Sodium Enteric-coated Tablets, Famotidine Tablets, or Bismuth Potassium Citrate Capsules for treatment.
5. Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenal ulcers are caused by an imbalance due to stomach acid and pepsin attacking the duodenal mucosa, leading to mucosal damage and pain around the navel. Symptoms may also include heartburn and acid reflux. Treatment should follow medical advice and may include medications such as Pantoprazole Sodium Enteric-coated Tablets, Clarithromycin Tablets, or Aluminum Hydroxide Gel.
To prevent pain on the left side of the navel, it is important to reasonably schedule exercise time and intensity to avoid overexertion, keep the abdomen warm to prevent chilling, maintain healthy eating habits, avoid spicy or irritating foods and overeating, reduce or avoid long-term use of medications that may cause gastric ulcers, maintain a positive mood, reduce mental stress, and promote overall physical health.
