What causes pain next to the belly button on the right side?
Disease description:
I've been feeling slightly unwell in my stomach for the past two days, but I didn't pay much attention to it, thinking it might just be a stomach upset. However, today I've constantly felt pain near the right side of my navel. May I ask what could be causing pain near the right side of the navel?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Pain next to the belly button on the right side may be caused by various factors. Below are some possible causes:
1. Digestive system diseases: Conditions such as gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and acute gastroenteritis may cause intermittent pain, often accompanied by symptoms like nausea and diarrhea. Additionally, appendicitis is a common cause, typically presenting as migratory right lower abdominal pain.
2. Urinary system diseases: Conditions such as kidney stones or ureteral stones may cause colicky pain in the right side of the abdomen, potentially accompanied by back pain, hematuria (blood in the urine), or urinary tract irritation symptoms.
3. Gynecological diseases: In women, pain next to the belly button on the right side could also be related to gynecological conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease or adnexitis.
4. Other diseases: Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) and cholelithiasis (gallstones) can also cause right-sided abdominal pain, often accompanied by upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice.
If you experience pain next to your belly button on the right side, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.
