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Abdominal pain above the navel is a condition that can occur in many different ages and most people think that this is a sign of stomach pain. However, there are actually many causes for this symptom. The following article will introduce you to some information about the symptoms of abdominal pain on the navel and how to treat it effectively.
1. Causes of abdominal pain above the navel
Depending on characteristics such as pain level, time of occurrence, pain location, ... that can come from many different diseases, including:
1.L1. Abdominal pain above the navel on the right or left side Gallstones Gallbladder obstruction due to stones can cause severe pain on the right side and above the belly button, along with a number of global symptoms. body such as fatigue, vomiting and exhaustion. Longstanding and untreated gallstones can adversely affect the pancreas and liver.
Pancreatitis Pain in the abdomen above the navel on the right or left side may be due to problems with the pancreas and may be accompanied by fever, nausea and vomiting. In some cases, this is a warning sign of a pancreatic tumor.
Peptic ulcer peptic ulcer is the most common cause in people presenting with abdominal pain above the navel on both sides. The pain caused by peptic ulcer disease is often dull, accompanied by heartburn, belching, and nausea. If not treated promptly can lead to more serious consequences and complications of pyloric stenosis, gastric perforation and even stomach cancer.
Gallbladder pain The gallbladder is located under the liver, on the right side of the abdomen and is responsible for storing bile formed from liver cells, then bringing bile into the small intestine and duodenum to digest food. When there is any problem with the gallbladder, the patient will present with abdominal pain above the left navel and in severe cases may require surgery to remove the gallbladder.
1.2. Abdominal pain above the belly button nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain above the navel accompanied by bowel movements and nausea can be caused by many different reasons such as:
Colitis Patients with inflammatory bowel disease not only present abdominal pain on the navel writhing but also constipation or diarrhea for a long time. The stool is accompanied by mucus and blood, the feeling of incomplete defecation.
Digestive disorders People with digestive disorders have a dull pain on the navel or have cramping pain accompanied by nausea, heartburn and frequent bowel movements.
Diarrhea When the patient has diarrhea, not only the abdominal pain appears on the navel, but also accompanied by frequent watery stools. It is necessary to actively supplement the patient with water and electrolytes to avoid life-threatening complications.
Food Poisoning Pain in the abdomen above the navel accompanied by a feeling of nausea and frequent bowel movements after eating can be a sign that you have food poisoning.
1.3. Abdominal pain above the navel in pregnant women Abdominal pain above the navel occurring in pregnant women can be caused by a number of reasons:
The pressure of the uterus during the development of the fetus makes the woman Mother has abdominal pain above the navel, especially in the last months of pregnancy. Tenderness of abdominal muscles and skin: The development of the fetus requires a lot of space to develop, so the skin and muscles around the mother's abdomen need to be stretched to the fullest extent, so this can be the cause of pain belly above navel. Gastrointestinal diseases such as pancreatitis, stomach pain, colitis, ... can be the cause of this abdominal pain. 1.4. Abdominal pain above the navel at night Abdominal pain above the navel at night can be caused by:
Gastroesophageal reflux: Sleeping position affects the reflux of acid in the stomach and stomach. produce nausea accompanied by abdominal pain on the navel, chest pain,... Gastric ulcer: Patients with stomach ulcers are very prone to abdominal pain above the navel at night accompanied by a feeling of heartburn, burning,... Irritable bowel syndrome: This is a common cause of abdominal pain above the navel at night, especially when eating too much.
2. How to cure abdominal pain above navel
2.1. How to cure abdominal pain above navel at home
When the abdominal pain above the navel is not too long and does not cause fatigue or does not greatly affect work and life, the following pain relief measures can be applied:
Warm the affected area. pain for 10-15 minutes: The warm compress will help the smooth muscle relax and ease the pain. Drink warm ginger tea: Warm ginger tea has the effect of relaxing muscles and helping to improve pain due to stomach, digestive disorders,... Drinking pure honey: Honey is an inhibitory material. Bacteria, fungi and viruses are very good, so this is also one of the methods to ease the pain. Gently massage the painful abdomen: Gently massaging the abdomen in a circular motion can help relieve pain quite well. In addition, patients can massage with eucalyptus oil to massage to promote blood circulation, bring a feeling of relaxation to relieve abdominal pain quickly.
2.2. Abdominal pain above navel requires medical intervention
When abdominal pain occurs above the navel, the first thing to pay attention to is to calmly monitor the condition of the pain. If this pain goes away after a few hours, the pain comes on cyclically, especially when you eat too much or eat a lot of hard to digest foods, the cause of these pains is usually not dangerous. . Patients only need to improve their eating habits to prevent disease.
However, when the abdominal pain above the navel appears and lasts for hours, the pain is dull for many days in a row, or the acute pain is severe and accompanied by vomiting, the patient should be taken to the doctor. doctor to be examined. Some warning signs of dangerous diseases need attention such as:
Abdominal distention: This may be due to gas or gas accumulation in the fluid when the intestine is partially or completely blocked. High fever over 38 degrees Celsius: This sign accompanied by abdominal pain may be due to an intestinal infection. Repeated vomiting: Vomiting can be a symptom of many unidentified diseases. The first thing to do is to carry out water and electrolyte replacement to avoid causing an imbalance in the body's fluid system. Abdominal pain moves from the position above the navel and gradually moves below the navel. The above article has introduced to readers how to treat abdominal cramping pain on the navel. When any of the above symptoms appear, the patient needs to pay close attention to the characteristics of the pain to provide complete information about the symptoms encountered as well as the medical and health history to help the doctor evaluate. the most accurate condition.
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