What causes pain in the upper right area around the belly button?
Disease description:
It started last night, the area above my belly button has been hurting badly, I don't know what's going on, it's just uncomfortable. I really want to ask, what could be causing pain in the upper right area around the belly button?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Pain in the upper right abdomen around the navel can be caused by several common conditions:
1. Gallbladder disease: Cholecystitis and gallstones are common causes of pain in the upper right abdomen. Gallstones can cause severe pain, typically worsening after meals, especially following consumption of fatty foods.
2. Liver disease: Hepatitis, cirrhosis, and other liver conditions may present as upper right abdominal pain, accompanied by symptoms such as jaundice and fatigue.
3. Peptic ulcer disease: Although ulcers more commonly cause pain in the central upper abdomen, the discomfort can sometimes radiate to the upper right abdominal area.
4. Pancreatitis: Acute or chronic pancreatitis can lead to upper abdominal pain that may radiate to the back.
5. Kidney stones: Although kidney stone pain typically occurs in the flank or lower abdomen, it can sometimes be felt as discomfort in the upper right abdomen.
6. Appendicitis: While the classic symptom of appendicitis is pain in the lower right abdomen, in some cases the pain may extend upward into the upper right abdominal area.
Given the numerous possible causes of pain in the upper right abdomen around the navel, patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation.
