Pain below belly button

Pain below the belly button is what we usually call stomach pain. Many people have experienced stomach pain, but the cause of stomach pain is not the same for everyone, so correct diagnosis and treatment are needed to know why the stomach pain occurs. There are many reasons that can cause stomach pain, such as appendicitis, colitis, intestinal spasm, etc., so everyone must pay attention to stomach pain.

We must clearly distinguish the symptoms of pain below the belly button. The specific type of pain, whether it is analgesic or constant pain, or pulling pain, the symptoms are different. So when you seek medical treatment, you must clearly explain your condition to the doctor. This will help the doctor's diagnosis. Only a correct diagnosis can lead to correct treatment, so that the symptoms of abdominal pain can be relieved faster. The following is an introduction to the relevant content about pain below the belly button.

Abdominal pain usually refers to pain in the front of the body, from the lower edge of the ribs to the pubic bone. Generally speaking, pain can be divided into two types: dull pain and sharp pain (hernia pain). Dull pain refers to a dull pain, which is mostly caused by pain in organs or internal organs; sharp pain refers to very obvious pain, and the patient can clearly know the location of the pain, which is usually related to obstruction of the duct, such as bile duct stones and intestinal obstruction.

In most cases, there is a corresponding relationship between abdominal lesions and the location of abdominal pain. Generally, according to the location of abdominal organs, the abdomen can be divided into four areas with the navel as the center: upper right, lower right, upper left, and lower left. Depending on the location of abdominal pain, it can be divided into upper left abdominal pain, upper right abdominal pain, lower left abdominal pain, lower right abdominal pain and central abdominal pain.

If the pain is in the right upper abdomen, you need to consider problems with the liver, gallbladder, bile duct, pancreas, duodenum, right kidney, and right large intestine; if it is pain in the right lower abdomen, you need to think about the cecum, appendix, right ovary and fallopian tube, right ureter, etc.; if it is pain in the left upper abdomen, it may be caused by the stomach, spleen, pancreas, left kidney, and left large intestine; if it is pain in the left lower abdomen, it may be caused by the sigmoid colon, left ovary and fallopian tube, left ureter, etc.; if it is pain around the navel, it mainly indicates a small intestine disease. In addition, sometimes there may be widespread pain throughout the abdominal cavity. This is usually caused by inflammation of the peritoneum due to irritation for some reason, such as ulcer perforation, ectopic pregnancy rupture, and internal bleeding.

It is worth noting that some abdominal pain will shift with the influence of the lesion. For example, the pain starts in the center of the upper abdomen, gradually moves to the lower right within 24 hours and becomes more and more painful. This is an important sign of appendicitis. The pain was originally in the upper right corner and gradually extends to the bottom of the right rear shoulder blade. It may be a problem with the gallbladder or gallstones.

Don’t ignore clues that may help you make a diagnosis

The causes and effects of abdominal pain can be mild or severe. When abdominal pain occurs, in order to accurately understand the cause, patients should pay more attention to the pain condition to facilitate the doctor's diagnosis, including the location of the pain, time, nature of the pain, whether it is accompanied by other symptoms, factors affecting the change of pain, etc.

Whether abdominal pain is accompanied by other symptoms is also one of the key points in determining the cause of the disease. For example: diarrhea may be caused by gastrointestinal inflammation; constipation may be caused by fecal obstruction; vomiting should be considered as intestinal obstruction or inflammation; changes in bowel habits may be caused by lesions in the large intestine; jaundice, fever and other symptoms may be caused by bile duct or liver lesions; frequent urination, difficulty urinating, nocturia, etc. should be considered as problems with the bladder or urethra. These different symptoms that appear along with the pain can help to distinguish the true cause of abdominal pain.

Factors that affect pain changes cannot be ignored, especially gastrointestinal diseases are one of the common causes of abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal diseases are closely related to diet. Therefore, the relationship between diet and pain changes can be said to be an important basis for preliminary judgment of abdominal pain. For example: abdominal pain after eating may be gastritis or pancreatitis; pain is easy to feel on an empty stomach, but feel more comfortable after eating, which may be peptic ulcer.

Acute abdominal pain should be treated immediately

Acute abdomen refers to severe abdominal pain that occurs within a few hours. When acute abdomen occurs, most people usually think it is due to a stomach upset or gastroenteritis. In fact, there are many possible causes of acute abdomen, including acute appendicitis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, gastroenteritis, gastrointestinal ulcer perforation, intestinal obstruction, rupture of hollow organs, etc. Although some of them only require medical treatment, some must undergo surgical treatment. They are urgent surgical emergencies and must not be taken lightly.

When acute abdominal pain occurs, especially when accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, night sweats, etc., seek medical attention immediately. Common clinical acute abdominal symptoms are as follows:

1. Acute gastroenteritis: Most of the cases are caused by food poisoning due to eating unclean food, usually accompanied by severe vomiting, diarrhea, fever and other symptoms.

2. Acute appendicitis: commonly known as appendicitis, it can occur in people of any age, but it is more common between the ages of 20 and 40. Most patients experience pain that shifts from the upper abdomen to the right lower abdomen. The pain reaches its peak in about 4 to 6 hours, and the pain may even be aggravated by coughing or moving the body.

3. Ulcer perforation: Sudden severe upper abdominal pain is a typical symptom. Other symptoms include abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, fever, etc. Severe cases may even cause severe peritonitis.

4. Acute cholecystitis: The pain usually occurs after meals or in the middle of the night, and is located in the right upper abdomen or upper abdomen. Sometimes the pain spreads to the right shoulder or scapula, and is accompanied by fever, vomiting, jaundice, etc.

5. Acute pancreatitis: Common symptoms include severe and persistent upper abdominal or left upper abdominal pain (sometimes the pain extends to the back), nausea and vomiting, and fever. The pain will be slightly relieved when the body bends forward.

6. Intestinal obstruction: Sudden severe upper abdominal pain is a typical symptom, and there are other symptoms such as abdominal distension, nausea, severe vomiting, etc. Common causes include fecal obstruction, intestinal cancer obstruction, intestinal torsion, etc. Severe cases may even lead to complications such as sepsis and perforation.

Women's abdominal pain may not be simple

Menstrual pain is a common physiological phenomenon among women. When menstruation comes, there will be varying degrees of lower abdominal pain, sometimes even accompanied by symptoms such as bloating, chills, diarrhea, and back pain.

When women experience this kind of physiological menstrual pain, it is recommended that they go to the obstetrics and gynecology department for examination first. If the possibility of gynecological diseases is ruled out, there is no need to worry. You can apply hot compresses or take painkillers to relieve the pain.

It is worth noting that if you experience menstrual cramps that are different from previous ones, you should not take it lightly. You should see a doctor for examination and record information such as when the menstrual cramps started, where the cramps were located, how long they lasted, etc., to provide the doctor with diagnosis.

When women experience lower abdominal pain, excluding reasons such as cyclical menstrual pain and gastrointestinal dysfunction, they must consider whether it is a gynecological problem, such as endometriosis, ovarian cyst rupture, ovarian or ovarian cyst torsion, pelvic inflammation, uterine fibroids, ovarian tumors, ectopic pregnancy, abdominal or pelvic adhesions... etc. In order to avoid missing the golden period of treatment, women with unexplained lower abdominal pain should see a doctor as soon as possible.

Don’t take abdominal pain lightly

Abdominal pain is one of the common clinical symptoms, but because abdominal pain is mostly sporadic, patients often take it lightly.

In fact, there are quite a lot of abdominal organs that may cause abdominal pain, including digestive organs, urinary organs, reproductive organs, etc. Sometimes abdominal pain may even be one of the symptoms of other serious diseases (such as myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, etc.).

Therefore, when abdominal pain occurs, the most correct treatment principle is to see a doctor as soon as possible to find out the cause of the disease and receive appropriate treatment for the symptoms.

A rough way to distinguish the locations of abdominal organs

Upper right: liver, gallbladder, bile duct, pancreas, duodenum, right kidney, right large intestine

Upper left: stomach, spleen, pancreas, left kidney, left part of large intestine

Lower right: cecum, appendix, right ovary and fallopian tube, right ureter

Lower left: sigmoid colon, left ovary and fallopian tube, left ureter

Abdominal pain is a very common symptom in clinical practice. First, abdominal pain is divided into severe pain in the whole abdomen and dull pain with obvious location.

Severe pain in the entire abdomen is also called acute abdomen, which manifests as severe pain, tenderness, rebound tenderness, tense abdominal wall muscles, and even shock. Acute abdomen often means extensive lesions and serious illness. Regardless of the disease, the patient's family should seek treatment immediately, and the doctor should make a differential diagnosis based on the patient's medical history and other complications. Before receiving medical help and diagnosis, the patient must not be given painkillers or alcohol to avoid aggravating the condition and masking symptoms.

If there are no symptoms of peritoneal irritation such as tenderness, rebound tenderness, and muscle tension, but severe abdominal pain persists for more than an hour without relief, you should also go to the hospital for treatment.

In addition to the above situations, abdominal pain is mostly caused by mild digestive tract disorders, but it may also be related to diseases of the chest organs, urinary tract and reproductive organs. You can self-identify according to the location of the pain and other accompanying symptoms: Possible diagnosis of accompanying symptoms

Periumbilical pain or cramping, sudden onset, paroxysmal exacerbation Intestinal roundworms (see Intestinal parasites)

Pain in the upper abdomen or around the navel, relieved by antacids, often accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea Acute gastroenteritis or gastric ulcer

Intermittent cramping pain in the lower abdomen Intestinal dysfunction

Chronic, cyclical, rhythmic abdominal pain in the upper and middle abdomen with tenderness, which is closely related to diet. Peptic ulcer, which may cause persistent severe pain during active phases of the disease

Pain radiating from the right side below the ribs to the right shoulder Cholecystitis or diaphragmatic disease

Paroxysmal pain like drilling top, accompanied by vomiting, and no pain at all during the intervals. Biliary ascariasis

Persistent right upper quadrant abdominal pain and tenderness over the liver, with jaundice Viral hepatitis

Lower abdominal pain, burning pain when urinating, frequent urination, cystitis or other urinary tract infections

Pain that starts in the lower back and then moves or spreads to the groin. Urinary tract disease can cause this type of pain (such as a urinary tract infection or kidney stones).

Left lower quadrant abdominal pain, often with intermittent diarrhea and constipation Irritable colon or ulcerative colitis

Male, lower abdominal pain, groin swelling and discomfort hernia

Angina pain in the center of the upper abdomen radiating to the left shoulder

stomach ache

Abdominal pain is very common in daily life, and the causes are very complex. Pathologies of abdominal organs and diseases outside the abdominal cavity, such as chest diseases and spinal injuries, can cause abdominal pain.

Abdominal pain can be divided into acute and chronic. Acute abdominal pain has a rapid onset and a short course; chronic abdominal pain has a slow onset and a long course.

(I) Common diseases that cause abdominal pain in the family

(1) Gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, and gastric cancer.

(2) Diseases of the small intestine and colon, including common intestinal obstruction, appendicitis, enteritis, dysentery, and intestinal parasitic diseases.

(3) Biliary tract and pancreatic diseases such as cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, and pancreatic head cancer.

(4) Acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cancer.

(5) Peritonitis, often secondary to gastrointestinal perforation and splenic rupture.

(6) Abdominal pain caused by chest organs, such as early lobar pneumonia and acute inferior myocardial infarction, is often misdiagnosed as abdominal organ disease.

(7) Urinary and reproductive organ diseases, such as kidney and ureteral stones, ectopic pregnancy, salpingitis, ovarian cyst torsion, acute cystitis, urinary tract infection, dysmenorrhea, etc.

(8) Abdominal pain caused by systemic diseases, such as diabetes.

(II) Differential diagnosis of abdominal pain

(1) If severe upper abdominal pain suddenly occurs after a full meal or drinking, gastric or duodenal perforation should be considered.

(2) Paroxysmal colic pain in the right upper abdomen radiating to the right shoulder is usually caused by cholecystitis or cholelithiasis.

(3) Severe abdominal pain in the left middle of the upper abdomen, accompanied by vomiting, persistent pain, paroxysmal aggravation, and radiating to the side of the waist should be considered as acute pancreatitis.

(4) The pain starts in the upper abdomen and moves to the right lower abdomen a few hours later, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. This is usually acute appendicitis.

(5) If a woman suddenly experiences lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding about 6 weeks after her menstruation has ended, she should consider an ectopic pregnancy. When women of childbearing age experience abdominal pain, gynecological acute abdomen must be considered.

(6) Paroxysmal colic in the flank or lower abdomen, radiating to the lower back, back, and perineum, accompanied by frequent urination and hematuria, indicates ureteral stones.

(7) Abdominal pain accompanied by diarrhea should be considered as infectious diseases such as enteritis, dysentery, and paracholera.

(8) Persistent abdominal pain accompanied by vomiting may be due to intestinal obstruction.

(III) Signs of acute abdomen

Abdominal pain varies from person to person and symptoms vary widely. The following points may serve as danger signs of acute abdominal pain and the patient must be sent to the hospital as soon as possible for further treatment.

(1) Abdominal pain that gradually worsens or becomes unbearable;

(2) accompanied by severe vomiting or hematemesis;

(3) accompanied by high fever;

(4) Accompanied by symptoms of peritoneal irritation such as the abdominal muscles being as hard as a board and the abdomen being unable to be touched, the patient takes a posture of bending the knees and the waist to relieve abdominal pain.

(5) The patient develops symptoms of shock such as cold sweats, cold and clammy limbs, pale and bluish complexion, weak pulse, and low blood pressure.

(IV) Home care for abdominal pain

(1) Ask the patient to lie on his side with his legs bent to reduce abdominal muscle tension and relieve pain. For peritonitis, a semi-sitting position is preferred.

(2) Observe the nature, location, onset time, and accompanying symptoms of the abdominal pain, and identify the cause as soon as possible. When the cause of the disease is unknown, avoid blindly applying hot or cold compresses to the abdomen.

(3) When the cause of the disease is unclear, try not to use painkillers to avoid interfering with the nature of the pain and causing misdiagnosis.

(4) For diseases with clear causes such as enteritis, dysentery, gastritis, etc., appropriate analgesics can be used, such as belladonna tablets, Weishuping, 654?2, atropine, etc. If the abdominal pain does not subside after taking the medicine 1 to 2 times, go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time. Pay attention to doing electrocardiogram to rule out myocardial infarction, as well as X-ray and abdominal B-ultrasound examination.

(5) Dietary treatment is very important for abdominal pain caused by digestive system diseases. The diet for ulcer disease and gastritis should be easy to digest and soft; for pancreatitis, a light diet low in fat and protein should be given, and fasting is required in the acute phase. The direction of dietary treatment should be determined based on the condition of the disease. Appropriate dietary treatment can relieve abdominal pain.

(6) Relax your mind, maintain an optimistic attitude, get enough rest, and reduce abdominal pain caused by gastrointestinal neurosis.

(7) Abdominal pain caused by parasitic diseases requires anthelmintic treatment, such as intestinal worm clearance, levamisole, atilapine, and ascaridole.

Do you know all the relevant information about pain below the belly button? I hope the above content can help you and allow you to correctly understand what your illness is like. If you have stomach pain, you should eat more light and easily digestible foods, which will be beneficial to your body's recovery.