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What causes pain 3 to 5 centimeters above the navel?

Nov 20, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Pain 3–5 cm above the navel may be caused by abdominal cold exposure, indigestion, cholecystitis, gastritis, intestinal intussusception, or other conditions. If symptoms are abnormal, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to determine the exact cause and receive targeted treatment. In daily life, one should maintain dietary hygiene, eat regularly, avoid greasy foods, and protect intestinal health.

Pain 3-5 cm above the navel may be caused by abdominal cold exposure, indigestion, cholecystitis, gastritis, intestinal intussusception, and other conditions. If abnormalities occur, it is recommended to seek timely medical consultation to determine the exact cause and receive targeted treatment. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Abdominal Cold Exposure

Exposure to cold may cause the abdomen to become chilled, potentially leading to intestinal spasms and subsequent pain. Symptoms may also include diarrhea and increased bowel sounds. Treatment mainly involves keeping warm and avoiding further cold exposure to the abdomen. Pain can be relieved through methods such as warm compresses and massage.

2. Indigestion

Inadequate digestion and absorption of food within the gastrointestinal tract can increase the digestive burden and cause pain, possibly accompanied by bloating, belching, acid reflux, nausea, and other symptoms. It is recommended to adjust dietary habits, avoid overeating, and limit consumption of greasy, spicy, cold, or other irritating foods.

3. Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is usually caused by bacterial infection or changes in bile composition. Inflammatory stimulation of the gallbladder wall leads to pain. Patients may also experience tenderness in the upper right abdomen, nausea, fever, and other symptoms. Medications such as atropine sulfate tablets, racemic anisodamine tablets, and phloroglucinol injection may be used as prescribed by a physician to manage the condition.

4. Gastritis

Gastritis is typically caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, medication irritation, irregular eating habits, and other factors. Inflammatory stimulation of the gastric mucosa leads to pain, which may be accompanied by loss of appetite, acid reflux, and belching. In severe cases, complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation may occur. Medications such as domperidone tablets, compound digestive enzyme capsules, and mosapride tablets may be used under medical guidance to control the condition.

5. Intestinal Intussusception

Intestinal dysfunction may trigger intestinal intussusception. During intussusception, the intestinal smooth muscles are stimulated, causing severe pain. Symptoms may also include vomiting, jam-like bloody stools, and abdominal masses. Treatment primarily involves surgical reduction or removal of the affected intestinal segment. Maintaining intestinal patency and preventing intestinal infection are also essential.

In daily life, attention should be paid to food hygiene and eating regularly, avoiding greasy foods, and protecting intestinal health.

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