Or is it okay to have abdominal pain around the navel with abnormal stools?

Question
Hello doctor,
I am 14 years old and often have abdominal pain around the navel area. I have irregular bowel movements, sometimes it takes 3-4 days to go, but when I do, my stools are normal or abnormal, sometimes I have constipation, sometimes I have diarrhea. So the doctor asked me if it's okay to have abdominal pain around the navel with abnormal stools? I thank you.
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Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Xuan Muoi - Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital
Hello,
With the question “Does it hurt?” What's wrong with the belly around the navel with abnormal stools? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
If abdominal pain is frequent, you should go to the doctor immediately. Your abdominal pain may be related to constipation, or it may be due to other causes such as peptic ulcer disease, mesenteric lymphadenitis, fatty mane... Diarrhea, if it's rare, it's okay, if it persists, it affects quality of life, possibly irritable bowel syndrome. However, organic colitis must also be ruled out.
If you still have questions about or abdominal pain around the navel accompanied by abnormal stools, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!