Beware of intermittent abdominal pain around the navel

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The article is professionally consulted by Master. BSCK II Phan Thi Minh Huong - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.
There are many causes of abdominal pain, it can be due to digestive disorders, appendicitis or stomach pain... However, when the patient has intermittent cramping abdominal pain around the navel, please Be careful because it can be a sign of some dangerous diseases.

1. Cramping abdominal pain around the navel is related to what disease?

Colic pain is a general term used to describe the prominent and intermittent pain in the abdomen, where all the important internal organs of the body are concentrated. Around the navel is the meeting place and intersection of many organs, so when this area is tormented by cramps, it is necessary to be alert.
When experiencing abdominal cramps, many patients think they have stomach pain, but in reality, it is not sure because the intermittent abdominal cramps can be caused by many other diseases, specifically:
Illness Liver: The liver is an organ that has to perform many functions at the same time, so when they have gallstones, an infection or a patient has hepatitis, liver cancer, there will be symptoms of intermittent abdominal pain in the upper navel area. There may be a yellowing of the skin. Stomach diseases: Stomach pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease, stomach ulcers, stomach cancer... also have the ability to cause intermittent abdominal pain. Digestive disorders: When the patient's small intestine has problems, the area around the navel will have intermittent abdominal cramps, this is a manifestation of digestive disorders. The patient will now feel more pain when pressing on the abdomen, accompanied by intermittent abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting ... Irritable bowel syndrome: Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as colitis If it is due to this cause, the area around the navel will appear painful cramps, accompanied by a feeling of bloating, abdominal distention, constipation, diarrhea, and stool quality. If not, then your chances of getting this disease are quite high. Gynecological diseases: If women experience intermittent abdominal pain, it is most likely due to diseases such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis. ... Urinary tract infections . Abdominal pain due to worms. Abdominal pain due to anal infection.

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2. Beware of intermittent abdominal cramps around the navel

These attacks of abdominal pain often cause the patient to have severe pain, the patient will not be able to bear it, but have to hold the stomach and groan, even the pain increases, making the patient unable to stand or sit.

Các bệnh về gan có thể gây ra cơn đau quặn từng cơn ở vùng trên rốn kèm theo hiện vàng da
Các bệnh về gan có thể gây ra cơn đau quặn từng cơn ở vùng trên rốn kèm theo hiện vàng da

The abdominal cramps are often repeated many times, causing the patient pain and fatigue. With each different location of abdominal pain, the pain is a manifestation of a different problem. Based on the degree of abdominal cramps and pain location as well as accompanying symptoms, the patient can know his or her condition, specifically:
Mid-abdominal pain: With accompanying symptoms such as indigestion, sadness vomiting, epigastric pain, heartburn, heartburn... can be a warning sign of some diseases such as duodenal bulb, antral gastritis, stomach ulcer... Pain around the navel: Abdominal pain cramping around the navel then moving to the right lower abdomen accompanied by symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, etc. ..then most likely the patient has appendicitis. Pain below the navel: When the abdominal pain is below the navel, accompanied by sharp pain in the lower abdomen and cramps, stool disorders, there may be fever, it is very likely that the patient has digestive disorders, enteritis Upper pain navel: If accompanied by abdominal pain, pain when too full or too hungry can be a warning sign of stomach pain. If the abdominal pain around the navel occurs on a regular basis, the patient must absolutely be careful, not to be underestimated, because it can be a warning sign of dangerous diseases. Patients should visit the hospital for specific advice from a specialist.

3. How to prevent intermittent abdominal pain?


Chế độ ăn uống khoa học có lợi cho hệ tiêu hóa
Chế độ ăn uống khoa học có lợi cho hệ tiêu hóa
In fact, episodic cramps can be repeated over and over again. Therefore, in order to prevent this condition and limit the complications it causes to the patient, it is necessary to:
Have a scientific and reasonable diet, limit the use of alcoholic beverages, caffeine, foods Eat spicy food, build a menu with full of nutrients and foods that are good for the digestive system. Building healthy living habits, working, resting properly, not staying up late, always keeping a comfortable spirit, limiting anxiety and stress; Exercise daily to improve physical fitness. Regular periodic health check-ups for effective and safe disease screening. When there is a disease, it is necessary to treat the disease according to the doctor's prescription, do not arbitrarily buy drugs to use, use the right dose. In short, the condition of intermittent abdominal pain may be because the body is suffering from some dangerous disease, so the patient should not be subjective with his or her health situation. The best way to determine the cause of abdominal pain around the navel is to see a doctor for a scientific examination and diagnosis, instead of just relying on symptoms alone.
Doctor Huong has over 30 years of experience in the field of Gastroenterology, in which with nearly 20 years holding the position of Deputy Department, Head of Department of Hue Central Hospital. Currently, he is a Doctor of Gastroenterology - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - General Internal Medicine Department of Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.

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