Is abdominal pain around the navel a stomach or intestinal issue?

Nov 08, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Shen Yonghua

Introduction

The abdomen refers to the abdominal area, and the stomach refers to the gastric region. In general, pain around the navel may be caused by stomach-related issues due to gastric diseases, or it could be related to intestinal problems resulting from intestinal disorders. In daily life, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, eating a balanced diet, avoiding overeating, and engaging in appropriate physical exercises such as running or jumping rope can help prevent the occurrence of related diseases.

The term "belly" refers to the abdomen, and "stomach" refers to the gastric area. In general, pain around the navel (belly button) may be caused by stomach-related issues, such as gastric diseases, or it could be due to intestinal problems caused by intestinal diseases. A detailed analysis is as follows:

Abdominal pain around the navel may be caused by gastric diseases such as gastric ulcers or chronic gastritis. These conditions may irritate the gastric mucosa, leading to abdominal pain, and may also be accompanied by discomfort symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Additionally, unhealthy eating habits, mental stress, Helicobacter pylori infection, long-term medication use, and genetic factors can all contribute to the development of gastric diseases.

Abdominal pain around the navel may also be caused by intestinal diseases, such as intestinal flora imbalance or ulcerative colitis. When the balance among the microbial flora in the intestine is disrupted, it may lead to inflammatory changes in the intestine, causing abdominal pain around the navel, and may also be accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Moreover, unhealthy dietary habits, indigestion, and hyperthyroidism can also lead to intestinal problems, which in turn may cause pain around the navel.

In daily life, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, eating a balanced diet, avoiding overeating, and engaging in appropriate physical exercise, such as running or jumping rope, can help prevent the occurrence of related diseases.

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