Causes of mild pain around the navel after meals
Disease description:
I've been having a dull pain around my belly button after eating for the past couple of days, and I don't know what's causing it. What are the possible reasons for a dull pain around the belly button after eating?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Possible causes of mild pain around the navel after meals may include:
1. Improper diet: Consuming raw, cold, spicy, or irritating foods, or overeating, may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, accelerate gastrointestinal motility, and trigger gastrointestinal spasms and pain.
2. Digestive system diseases: Conditions such as acute gastritis, peptic ulcer, or irritable bowel syndrome may cause mild pain around the navel after meals, often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.
3. Abdominal cold exposure: Failure to keep warm, leading to a cold abdomen, may also cause pain around the navel.
4. Other factors: Appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, and similar conditions may also lead to mild pain around the navel after meals.
Patients experiencing mild pain around the navel after meals are advised to seek timely medical attention to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment based on professional evaluation and care from a physician.
