Question:
Hello Doctor,
I am experiencing abdominal pain below the navel, which comes in intermittent episodes. When I press hard on the area below the navel, it hurts a lot, and sometimes the pain is dull. This has been going on for 5–6 days. Could you please let me know what illness might be causing abdominal pain below the navel? Thank you, Doctor
Answer from Dr. Dong Xuan Ha, Specialist I in Internal Medicine and General Consultation, Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital:
Hello,
Regarding your question, "What does abdominal pain below the navel indicate?", I would like to respond as follows:
The area below the navel contains many organs, such as the small intestine, sigmoid colon, rectum, and bladder. For women, it also includes the uterus and its appendages.
Pain is an abnormal symptom that signals some irregularities in the body, regardless of its severity.
Such symptoms cannot be used to diagnose a specific disease. You need to visit a doctor as soon as possible for an examination. The doctor will ask about other associated symptoms such as bowel movement issues, urination problems, menstrual irregularities, or vaginal discharge to determine which organ might be involved.
Then, depending on the affected organ, you may need to undergo various tests such as blood tests, stool tests, urinalysis, ultrasound, gastrointestinal endoscopy, gynecological examinations, or imaging tests like CT or MRI. These will help diagnose the disease, identify the cause, and assess its severity to guide treatment.
If you still have concerns about abdominal pain below the navel, you can visit a hospital in the Vinmec Health System for further examination and consultation. Thank you for trusting and submitting your question to Vinmec. Wishing you good health.
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