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When you press your belly button, it hurts inside. Prevention of pain in the umbilical region. Localization of pain

Navel pain can occur with several diseases, such as:

Exacerbation of chronic enteritis. Chronic enteritis- a disease characterized by inflammatory and dystrophic changes mucosa of the small intestine. May be combined with damage to the large intestine (enterocolitis). Reason of this disease are carried over in the past intestinal infections, giardiasis. The clinical picture is manifested by a mild, dull, aching diffuse pain that occurs after eating or independently of it; a feeling of fullness, heaviness, distension in the epigastric region and in the navel (these sensations intensify after eating and in the evening); decreased appetite or normal appetite; bloating and rumbling in the stomach. The skin is dry, brittle nails, bleeding gums, weakness, and fatigue are noted.

Acute appendicitis. The most common acute illness organs abdominal cavity requiring surgical intervention is acute appendicitis. The disease begins suddenly, with the appearance of pain in the epigastric region or throughout the abdomen, sometimes in the navel, which gradually increases. After some time, they are localized in the right half of the abdomen, the right iliac region (near the wing of the ilium on the right). Small increase temperature, increased heart rate, dry tongue. When pressing on the abdomen, a sharp pain is detected in the right half of the abdomen, the right iliac region, which intensifies when releasing the hand, and muscle tension.

A hernia in the navel, which is accompanied by severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, retention of stool and gas, and increased heart rate. In the area of ​​the hernia, along with pain, a dense formation of a round or oblong shape is determined, sharply painful, not reducible into the abdominal cavity: this strangulated hernia different from the reversible one. It is urgent to call an ambulance, which will take the patient to a surgical hospital. It is unacceptable to reduce the hernia, as you can damage the strangulated intestine. Delay in calling an ambulance is fraught with danger and can lead to necrosis (death) of the strangulated intestine.

- Small intestine cancer. The most common initial symptoms are dyspeptic disorders: nausea, vomiting, bloating, cramping pain in the intestines, pain in the navel. Subsequently, a decrease in body weight is observed, which may be associated both with reduced nutrition and with the rapid progression of the tumor process.

Diverticulitis small intestine. Diverticula are acquired sac-like protrusions of the mucous membrane through the muscular layer of the intestine, ranging in size from 3 mm to more than 3 cm in diameter, usually multiple, most often after 40 years. Giant diverticula with a diameter of up to 15 cm are very rare. Diverticula are found anywhere in the small intestine. The clinical picture includes pain in the navel, local tenderness on palpation in the left lower abdomen and fever.

Abdominal migraine. The abdominal form of migraine most often occurs in schoolchildren and adolescents. The pain is intense, can be diffuse or localized in the navel, and is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, paleness and coldness of the extremities. The duration of pain ranges from half an hour to several hours or even several days. Characteristic simultaneous appearance abdominal pain and headache or their alternation.
It is important to take into account the connection between abdominal pain and migraine headaches, characteristic signs of migraine: young age, cases of migraine in the family, therapeutic effect antimigraine drugs, increasing the speed of linear blood flow in abdominal aorta with Doppler ultrasound during paroxysm.

Volvulus of the small intestine (strangulation intestinal obstruction). Volvulus of the small intestine begins acutely. The disease occurs with severe general and local clinical symptoms, characteristic of acute high strangulation intestinal obstruction. The leading symptom is sharp pain. Characterized by a constant sharp pain deep in the abdomen and in the prevertebral region. The pain (both constant and cramping) is localized in the right half of the abdomen and in the navel. Vomiting appears at the beginning of the disease, but is rarely fecaloid. Retention of stool and gases occurs in most patients.
In the first hours of the disease, against the background of constant pain, cramping pain, the intensity of which increases synchronously with peristalsis, reaching the character of unbearable. Often patients scream in pain, become restless, and take a forced position with their legs brought to their stomach. Vomiting from the very beginning is repeated and does not bring relief.

Mesenteric circulation disorders and abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Pain in the navel or side can be the cause of serious diseases that develop in the body. This causes discomfort; at this time it is difficult not only to work, but even just to move around.

Many people, especially men, do not consider it necessary to consult a doctor again due to minor pain, but such symptoms should not be ignored, because behind this there are often hidden serious illnesses. There are many reasons, from intestinal disease to appendicitis; women may feel unwell during the period of ovulation.

Causes of illness

Pain near the navel can be sudden and severe, or it can be chronic and have aching character. Intense colic often occurs with nausea and vomiting, and fever. Such pain in the side can be deceptive, and is not always reflected in the place where the affected organs are located. What can they indicate? discomfort?

The most common diseases that accompany pain in the right side:

  1. Oncological diseases.
  2. Inflammation of the small intestine.
  3. Small intestinal obstruction.
  4. Inflammation of the left kidney.
  5. Acute appendicitis.

Pain on the left side can be the cause of the following diseases:

  1. Diseases of the genital organs.
  2. Inflammation of the kidney located on the left.
  3. Intestinal disorder in the colon area.

In addition, not only the location (right or left) of pain plays a role, but also its nature:

  1. Aching pain, reminiscent of dull pressure - this is how a disease of the small intestine (enteritis) of a bacterial or viral nature usually manifests itself.
  2. A sharp acute pain that becomes unbearable when pressed - probably everyone knows (and those who don’t know should find out, if they are not their own enemy) that the cause is most likely inflammation of the cecum, the already mentioned appendicitis.
  3. Nagging pain, reminiscent of contractions (for men, of course, it is difficult to understand how contractions feel, for women it is easier) - most likely this is a volvulus.
  4. Severe pain, while a hard formation is palpated (felt) in the navel area - consult a doctor for umbilical hernia.
  5. Extensive pain throughout the abdomen, especially to the left of the navel, possible fever - intestinal diverticulitis.
  6. Chronic pain that either subsides or becomes unbearable, accompanied by signs of general malaise: nausea, vomiting, elevated temperature - worst case scenario, diseases from the field of oncology manifest themselves in a similar way.

We have looked at symptoms common to men and women, and now let's talk about specific points.

Pain during pregnancy

This section will be of interest, first of all, to women, but it will also be useful for men to read. Pain in the navel area during pregnancy is a well-known phenomenon and is mainly associated with the development of the fetus and, accordingly, the growth of the abdomen. This is often the reason that a woman led a sedentary lifestyle and did not play sports before conception. This pain is temporary and does not require treatment; it will go away immediately after the birth of the child. If the pregnancy process is going well, then you should take more walks and do gymnastics for pregnant women.

However, sometimes pain appearing in the navel area can be caused by some disease. So, for example, cramping pain in the abdomen in the navel area, accompanied by nausea and diarrhea, can be caused by an infection during pregnancy. A large number of toxins pathogenic bacteria may adversely affect the development of the fetus, which can lead to spontaneous abortion. After the disease is eliminated, it will be necessary to evaluate the child’s condition.

Sharp pain in the abdomen or side can also be a sign of appendicitis, although this rarely happens during pregnancy, since the enlarged uterus displaces it. The woman begins to experience pain in her right side, in the area of ​​the right hypochondrium. Symptoms may include nausea and high fever. The pain in the side can be very strong, does not allow you to sleep, and with the slightest movement it becomes even stronger. Acute appendicitis can cause some complications. A pregnant woman may experience placental abruption and fetal hypoxia, which can lead to miscarriage.

At the first signs of appendicitis during pregnancy, the woman is urgently hospitalized for surgical treatment.

Pain in the navel area may be associated with an abnormality of the stomach, pancreas or liver. In this case, there is pain above the navel. In addition, the woman experiences severe heartburn and stomach colic after eating. In this case, the only way to relieve pain above the navel is special drugs, which are prescribed by the attending physician.

The female part of our story is over, next part It will certainly be informative for both men and women.

Child's pain

So, all of the following is highly recommended to be read by men and women, that is, parents, since we will talk about pain in children. Very often, parents are faced with the problem that the child has pain in the tummy or side. You need to understand that symptoms that are inconspicuous at first glance can lead to undesirable consequences. Pain in the navel area varies in nature and duration, and can be acute, aching or dull. Finding out the causes of the disease is sometimes very difficult.

A common disease in a child is an umbilical hernia, which is characterized by pain around the navel, increased heart rate, irregular bowel movements, and vomiting. A round or oblong formation near the navel is palpated. At the slightest sign illness, you should consult a doctor.

Pain around the navel is caused by acute appendicitis. The child experiences aching pain that increases with movement. After a certain time, the discomfort in the navel area shifts to the right side and becomes acute. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur. Such patients require mandatory surgical intervention.

Often there is a disease such as volvulus of the small intestine, which leads to intestinal obstruction. The child appears sharp pain above the navel, which gets worse over time. Vomiting and diarrhea may begin. To avoid pain, the child presses his legs to his stomach and may cry and scream in pain. In this case, you need to hospitalize the baby quickly.

Pain around the navel, at the level or slightly above or below, is often caused by disease of the stomach and duodenum. This malaise lasts for a long time, it either worsens or subsides. Pain, varying in severity, often begins after eating. Belching may begin, and heaviness appears in the upper abdomen on the right.

With ulcers and gastritis, pain, on the contrary, appears on an empty stomach, and after the child has eaten, it subsides. He may feel nauseous, most often in the morning. There are problems with the toilet, the breath feels disgusting, sour smell. If there is no severe pain, no nausea and vomiting, you can do without a doctor. You should follow a diet and eat small portions.

Children have psychogenic pain near the navel. This is caused by a reluctance to attend school in order to attract the attention of parents. This mainly applies to especially emotional children. Attacks of colic may begin, nausea begins, and pallor appears. Strange behavior, fever, or, conversely, complete prostration may appear. It has been noticed that between abdominal pains, the child feels absolutely healthy. If this behavior worries you, you should consult a child psychologist.

If it occurs severe malaise, then you should immediately consult a doctor, you should not self-medicate, this can be fatal, so it is better to immediately take the necessary measures.

Most people who experience abdominal pain in the belly button area do not realize how dangerous it can be to their health. Some people blame themselves for overeating, others blame it on a busy day, stress or colds. What complicates the situation is that cramps and pain can cover the entire area of ​​the abdomen and create false urges to pain.

Many of us have experienced such pain at least once in our lives and know how unbearable it is - it occurs with any movement, so all we can do is lie down and not move. And if a person who, for example, has a severe toothache, is able to get to the dentist on his own, a person with abdominal pain in the navel area is forced to suffer while lying on the bed, being literally “twisted” by it.

In this case, the only thing left is to call a doctor. And this will most likely be followed by hospitalization.

Causes of pain in the navel area

In women and men, pain in the navel area may be sudden and burning or chronic nature, sometimes resembles colic. Before you start worrying, you need to analyze when discomfort appears.

After all, the cause of pain in the navel area can be very prosaic - too tight clothes put pressure on the stomach, which causes pain. A belt with a metal buckle can cause painful swelling and rashes, and this is not only possible for people with allergies.

However, call painful sensations in the navel area in women and men there may be dangerous disease, some of them require emergency intervention.

Based on the above, it becomes clear that painful sensations around the navel or to the sides of it may indicate the most various diseases, some of which are life-threatening.

Whatever the cause of pain in the umbilical area, it must be diagnosed. After all, any pain that appears in the abdomen in the navel area is a kind of signal from the body about the progress of the disease. You should not self-medicate and take all kinds of painkillers; a comprehensive medical examination is necessary.

Abdominal pain in the navel area and fever

If you experience pain in the navel area, which is accompanied by an increase in temperature, this may indicate a number of intestinal diseases– appendicitis, peritonitis, or intestinal obstruction. In women, such symptoms may indicate problems with the ovaries.

To stage more exact symptom, you need to tell the doctor exactly where you are experiencing pain, above or below the navel.

What to do if you have pain in the navel area?

It is important to recognize a critical situation and call a doctor in time. This should be done immediately if you notice the following signs:

  • sharp constant pain, vomiting, loose stools;
  • pain with right side abdomen near the appendix;
  • blood in vomit and stool.

So, if you have severe abdominal pain, call " ambulance"and lie down in bed on your back, bending your knees and hip joints, and place a high pillow under your head. The position should be such that the abdominal muscles are as relaxed as possible.

Well, put either a warm, but not hot, heating pad, or your own palm, on your stomach itself. And remember, amateur action in such cases is not appropriate; a doctor must make a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.

Enteritis

The first reason that causes this kind of pain may be problems with the intestines. of various etiologies. The most common of them is inflammation of the small intestine, or, in other words, enteritis. It can often be accompanied by stomach diseases or inflammation of the colon. Local signs - nausea, vomiting, loose stools, powerful rumbling in the abdomen, spasmodic pain. Later, weakness, general deterioration in health, chills, and fever may appear. When palpating the abdomen, it occurs pain syndrome in the epigastrium. If there are no complications, this disorder can be cured fairly quickly. To remove toxins from the gastrointestinal tract, rinsing is carried out stomach lungs diluting sodium bicarbonate, taking magnesium sulfate as a laxative, Castor oil. On the first day from the onset of the disease, it is indicated complete failure from eating, as well as drinking plenty of fluids. IN difficult cases Injections of sodium chloride solution, glucose, and caffeine are prescribed. Festal and lactobacilli are also used orally. To prevent disease, follow hygiene standards, do not eat dirty vegetables and fruits, and eat right.

Gastroenteritis

If your belly button hurts, it may be a symptom of gastroenteritis, which occurs as a result of a reaction to unusual foods, consumption of contaminated food or water, side effects medicines. Pain in the navel is accompanied by nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, intestinal colic, increased gas formation. Recovery normal functioning gastrointestinal tract For the first time after symptoms appear, refrain from consuming food and water. If symptoms do not disappear within 24 hours, but, on the contrary, intensify, call a doctor immediately.

Enterocolitis

The next possible cause of pain in the navel is a one-time inflammation of the small and large intestines, or enterocolitis, which can occur as a result of intestinal infections, unbalanced nutrition, taking acute and fatty foods, alcoholic drinks, long-term treatment antibiotics, food allergies, etc. Associated symptoms– abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea. Most often, the navel often hurts, but it can also be blurred. During treatment, foods that irritate the mucous membranes are excluded from the diet, and drinking plenty of fluids, vitamin therapy, herbal medicine, gentle diet.

Acute appendicitis

If your belly button hurts, this may indicate development acute appendicitis. Pain may appear in the epigastric region or spread throughout the entire abdominal area, gradually shifting to the right side; sometimes the navel hurts. On palpation, sharp pain is felt. The temperature may rise, the pulse rate may increase, nausea and vomiting may occur. This pathology requires surgical intervention.

Hernia in the navel

This disease causes nausea, vomiting, lack of stool, and the navel often hurts. At the location of the hernia, a dense formation is felt, which in no case should you try to reduce yourself. In such a situation, emergency surgery is indicated.

Intestinal diverticulitis

The formation of protrusions in the walls of the colon can provoke a condition where the navel hurts. Clinical manifestations This disease includes, in addition to pain in the navel, pain when palpating the lower abdomen on the left side, increased body temperature, bloating, rumbling, constipation. The initial goal in the treatment of colonic diverticulosis, which occurs without complications, is to normalize stool. Appointed special diet, antispasmodics, less often - antibiotics. Surgical intervention indicated when conservative treatment is ineffective.

Abdominal migraine

If your belly button hurts, possible reason may become an abdominal migraine (often occurs in children and persons adolescence). The pain is quite sharp, vague in nature, can be concentrated in the navel area, the limbs acquire a pale tint and become cold, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are observed. Treatment may be as follows: valerian tincture is taken orally at the rate of one drop per one year of life, as well as phenobarbital.

Volvulus

The disease begins acutely. Signs: constant or cramping pain in the abdomen, more on the right side, vomiting, gas, constipation, the navel often hurts. For this pathology, siphon and high enemas or surgical intervention are indicated.

Pain in the navel area This is a common symptom and indicates that certain health problems are developing in the body. This condition can be different - it can manifest itself as a sharp acute pain or nagging discomfort. However, even if there is just a little colitis in this place, this symptom cannot be ignored. If you pay attention to this signal from the body in a timely manner, you can prevent serious illnesses.

Why does my stomach hurt in the navel area?

If a child or an adult has a stomach ache in the navel area, this means that there are problems with the functions of the organs located in this area. So, in this area are projected:

  • loops of the small intestine;
  • part of the duodenum;
  • transverse colon;
  • upper parts of the kidneys and ureters;
  • large oil seal;
  • greater curvature of the stomach (if the stomach is prolapsed).

Most often, abdominal pain to the left of the navel at the top or abdominal pain to the right of the navel develops as a result of diseases of the small intestine. If small intestine does not function properly, absorption is impaired nutrients, which negatively affects the overall health. Therefore, you should not try to determine on your own what is to the right of the navel or what is to the left of the navel. If such pain occurs regularly, you should immediately consult a doctor. It is especially important to consult a doctor if you experience additional symptoms described below, and also if the stomach hurts in this area with, or a lump has appeared there. Parents should not delay visiting a specialist if their child’s stomach hurts in the navel area and nausea lasts for several days.

Often the causes of pain in the navel area are associated with the following diseases:

  • acute and chronic blood flow disturbance mesenteric vessels , which supply the jejunum;
  • acute obstruction of the lumen of the jejunum ;
  • – pain manifests itself with pinching or stress;
  • jeunitis (inflammatory process in the jejunum);
  • spastic, infectious, non-spastic enterocolitis ;
  • enzyme deficiency , in which parietal digestion in the jejunum is disrupted;
  • , at which pathological changes motility of the jejunum;
  • jejunal oncology .

If the navel hurts when pressed, we can talk about the development of a number of diseases. When pressing under the navel, pain occurs in the following diseases:

  • enteritis ;
  • enterocolitis ;
  • abdominal migraine ;
  • volvulus ;
  • hernia ;

With each of these diseases, not only pain and discomfort in the abdomen develops, but also other symptoms. That is why it is very important to carefully monitor all changes in the body’s condition and be sure to tell your doctor about all the symptoms that appear.

Pain around the navel due to obstruction of the jejunum

It's important to know what this means - jejunal obstruction . This is a very serious condition that can cause death if not treated promptly.

The intestinal lumen may be blocked by a mechanical obstruction (, gallstone, tumor ), as well as as a result of compression from the outside due to adhesions, volvulus. In children and young people, this condition with pain near the navel and slightly above sometimes occurs due to intussusception , that is, the introduction of a loop of intestine into another, neighboring intestine.

With this condition, a person has abdominal pain above the navel or in the peri-umbilical area. Gradually, the pain increases, there is pulsation and a decrease in the interval between when cramping pain appears.

In this condition, not only does the stomach above the navel hurt severely, but nausea and vomiting also develop, after which the condition only improves for a short time. Gradually, the vomit changes to the contents of the intestines, there is no stool, and gases do not pass away. After some time, the pain and burning sensation go away, but the patient’s condition becomes significantly worse. A sharp decline is observed and weakness.

Such symptoms are very life-threatening, and if help is not provided in a timely manner, it is possible death. Therefore, if the causes of pain above the navel are associated with obstruction, it is important to understand that this condition is very serious.

Sometimes this pathology occurs due to blockage of the mesenteric vessels by particles of blood clots from the bloodstream. This phenomenon is likely if a person suffers from cardiovascular diseases. Insufficient blood supply is also possible with:

  • compression of the arteries from the outside due to the development of tumors;
  • blockage of the mesenteric arteries blood clots .

In this condition, severe cramping pain develops in the abdomen, in the center near the navel. It becomes a little easier for a person when he takes the knee-elbow position. Cramping cutting pain in the abdomen it is very difficult to stop even with application morphine . The patient develops cold and sticky sweat, tachycardia , blood pressure rises, a feeling of horror appears.

Due to the intestinal reaction to ischemia, loose stools and vomiting appear. 6-12 hours after such symptoms begin to develop, the pain subsides, as the nerve receptors of the intestine die. Blood is detected in the vomit, as well as in the stool. Instead of feces, discharge similar to raspberry jelly may appear. As a result of this condition, a diffuse peritonitis , which is accompanied by acute spasmodic pain throughout the abdomen, stool retention and gas, and a general deterioration of the condition. With this pathology, urgent hospitalization and surgical intervention are necessary.

Pain near the navel with chronic disorders of mesenteric circulation

If a person develops nonspecific aortoarteritis and then it develops chronic ischemia intestines . In this condition, pain manifests itself in a special way: from the area near the navel it spreads to the iliac fossa on the right and to the epigastric region. The pain is cramping and begins about half an hour after the person has eaten. After use the pain goes away. While the disease progresses, the person loses weight, his intestines function poorly - alternation and, bloating, rumbling. Since this disease progresses gradually and the condition worsens, it is very important to undergo diagnosis and subsequent treatment prescribed by a specialist.

Pain due to chronic jejunitis

Spastic pain is most pronounced in the umbilical region due to spasm of the intestinal wall. Pain also appears when caused by stretching of the intestinal mucosa due to the accumulation of gases in it. As a result, it develops mesadenitis – inflammatory process in the lymph nodes of the mesentery. In this case, it hurts below the navel, on the right under the navel, and also in the hypochondrium on the left side. As the disease progresses, it develops gangliolitis , and the pain changes from spastic to burning. With this condition, not only does the stomach hurt below the navel, but women and men develop painful diarrhea, which requires visiting the toilet up to 20 times a day. Often, diarrhea develops immediately after a person has eaten, and is also noted tremor hands, sharp drop pressure, weakness.

Pain in women and men with this condition is accompanied by a change in the nature of stool. Initially, it is a mushy mass in which you can see the remains undigested food. Later, the stool becomes foul-smelling and foamy. If the feces acquire a shine and the consistency of an ointment, there are suspicions that this may be the development of a pronounced pathology. General state in children and adults due to enteric syndrome And is also getting worse. Since the disease progresses slowly, with proper and timely initiation of treatment, irreversible changes in the jejunum can be prevented.

Such pathological conditions develop as a consequence of insufficient production of certain enzymes in the body, which can be either a congenital or acquired disorder. Also can be produced in sufficient quantities. But at the same time be biochemically inferior. As a result, parietal intestinal digestion occurs.

At enzyme deficiency enteropathies People have intolerance to certain foods. If such a condition develops in a child, he lags behind both physically and mental development. An adult develops a general enteric syndrome . Most often noted celiac enteropathy (i.e. gluten intolerance), less often - disaccharidase deficiency enteropathy .

In this condition, symptoms develop after the patient has consumed foods that he cannot tolerate. Pain in the navel area in a child and an adult is accompanied by flatulence, as well as watery diarrhea light yellow in color with particles of undigested food. To prevent pain at the navel in a child and an adult with this pathology, you should carefully create a menu, excluding all products to which intolerance develops. Enzyme therapy is also practiced.

Pain in jejunal cancer

Rare cancer, which predominantly develops in men after 30 years of age. The first sign that it is developing jejunal cancer , is strong pain, similar to contractions, in the navel area. In this case, belching, nausea, diarrhea, and rumbling in the stomach are also noted. Distinctive features Tarry stool and anemia that progresses are considered to be part of the oncological process. In this case, it is necessary to urgently begin treatment, which in this case consists of surgery.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Pain

This functional disease intestines, in which there is flatulence , and cramping pain develops. This is a very common condition that often develops as a consequence of realities modern life. The causes of pain in the intestines are very often associated with this condition. It develops approximately twice as often in women. Pain in the navel area in women and men is combined with constipation or diarrhea. The stool has a mucous consistency. People suffering from this disease experience a daily cycle: the majority of symptoms develop in the first half of the day. The causes of pain in the abdomen can be associated with food intake - pain and diarrhea develop immediately after breakfast. After defecation, the patient feels better. IN daytime The patient is concerned about flatulence, heartburn, and belching. After the gases have passed or the person has visited the toilet, the condition improves again.

This disease can cause pain on the right and left in the hypochondrium, in the iliac region on the right. IN evening time and at night the person feels good. But in general, the disease creates both physical and physiological discomfort, so it is important to correct treatment and follow all doctor's advice.

Pain in the navel area with other diseases

Nonspecific ulcerative colitis

This condition is a polyetiological intestinal disease, which is characterized by the development of foci and ulcers on the mucous membrane. A person suffering from this disease develops diarrhea, and the blood in an adult is stool is found quite often. Abdominal pain bothers me. If the condition becomes more complicated intestinal obstruction or perforation of the intestine, the pain intensifies, the temperature rises, and signs of irritation of the peritoneum are noted. If the current uncomplicated, then the body temperature does not exceed 38 degrees, there is a false urge to defecate with pain, and bloating. Differential diagnosis involves endoscopy, as well as the use of X-ray methods for examining the intestine.

Crohn's disease

This disease is also called granulomatous enteritis . The disease affects any part of the intestine, most often the ileum ( ileitis ). The disease has inflammatory nature, manifests itself in people who are genetically predisposed, who have a impaired autoimmune response in the case of concomitant intestinal infections. The course of the disease is characterized by the development of intoxication, in which severe fatigue and lethargy are noted. The patient also has a fever, constant diarrhea, burning and pain in the abdomen. Sometimes such pains are very much like an attack. In addition, there is bloating, vomiting, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Possible complication of the disease is intestinal obstruction, perforation of the intestine, fistulas in bladder, toxic megalkolone . To determine correct diagnosis, a specialist performs a biopsy and endoscopy of the intestine.

Mesadenitis

In this condition, an inflammatory process of the mesenteric lymph nodes develops due to a viral or bacterial process occurring in the body. Typically develops as a result of infection of the body salmonella , staphylococci , Klebsiella , shigella , adenoviruses , Mycobacterium tuberculosis , Epstein-Barr virus . With this disease, a person experiences signs of intoxication, as well as abdominal pain. Diagnosis of the disease is made possible by ultrasound examination abdominal cavity, as well as tomography. In some cases, diagnostic laparoscopy is required.

Causes of pain above the navel

To determine the cause of such manifestations, you should know what is located above the navel and, accordingly, what can hurt.

In the area above the navel there is a part duodenum and the pyloric region of the stomach. Therefore, pain develops if ulcerative processes begin to occur in these organs. Pain in this area is also caused by gastropathy .

At first, there is a slight burning sensation and discomfort, after which, if the ulcerative process progresses, the pain intensifies and worries constantly. Perforation of the ulcer causes sudden and unbearable pain, are also increasing general symptoms leading to loss of consciousness.

Constantly hurts above the navel when stomach cancer And duodenum .

It is important to clearly know what is below the navel in women and what to do if the stomach hurts below the navel in women and men. If pain in the navel develops in women and pain sensations below, this may indicate diseases of the female genital organs. Most often, such symptoms indicate the development – a common pathology of the female genital area. In addition, such sensations may be evidence of the development of colon pathologies. In particular, pain in this area can cause an ischemic condition of the intestines. At chronic course The disease hurts and aches constantly; in acute cases, sharp manifestations and paralysis of intestinal peristalsis are noted.

Spastic aching pain and atonic constipation are signs characteristic of atherosclerosis vessels that nourish the intestines.

In addition, pain directly in this area can cause the following diseases:

  • irritable bowel syndrome ;
  • cancer of the uterus, ovaries ;
  • uterine fibroid ;
  • abdominal aortic aneurysm .

Pain to the left of the navel

If pain develops in the left side at the level of the navel, you need to determine which organ is located on the lower left. On the left are the omentum, intestinal loops, ureter, and renal hilum.

Pain in this area may be due to gas accumulation. If it develops pathological process large intestine, then in addition to pain, there will be stool disturbances, the appearance of mucus and blood in the stool, and an increase in temperature.

If scarlet blood appears in the stool. This means that in a patient, if the stool becomes tarry, this means that bleeding is developing in the gastrointestinal tract.

Pain in the umbilical area due to irritation of the diaphragm is also possible with viral diseases lungs.

Pain to the right of the navel

There is a gate in this area right kidney, as well as the ascending colon. With kidney pathologies, pain is noted on the right front, as well as in the back.

An attack of appendicitis begins with a person having pain in the navel, and then the pain gradually shifts to the right side.

Often, expectant mothers develop pain in the navel area with. The reasons for this phenomenon may be different. First of all, why the navel hurts inside may be due to the fact that the stomach grows every day, and the skin on it becomes tense. Also, the cause of such manifestations may be weakness of the abdominal muscles. Sometimes during pregnancy, women's navel even turns outward, but after the baby is born, everything returns to the way it was before.

Sometimes a woman's navel pulls from the inside. What is this, it is better to ask your doctor. Indeed, sometimes this condition indicates the development of an umbilical hernia. If severe pain develops, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, gas formation, etc. unpleasant symptoms, you need to call an ambulance.

Also, pregnant women may develop intestinal infections, which requires consultation with a doctor. The point is that when loose stools and vomiting, the intestinal tone increases, which can also affect uterine tone . And this is unsafe during the period of bearing a baby. In addition, there is a risk of developing appendicitis, which is also very dangerous for the expectant mother.

After the symptoms have been eliminated, a specialist must monitor the condition of the fetus.

Unpleasant odor from the navel

A bad odor from the navel in a woman, man or child can occur due to improper hygiene. It is important to properly wash the belly button when a person takes a shower or bath. Those who have a piercing in this place should handle the navel very carefully.

Sometimes a weeping navel and discharge in women appear if it develops endometriosis . When unpleasant odor and discharge, it is better to consult a doctor.

conclusions

Thus, to answer the question, if there is pain around the navel, what could it be, you can different ways. If your stomach hurts near the navel, this signals a lot of diseases. Since some of these diseases are life-threatening, severe abdominal pain in the navel area is a good reason to see a doctor. It is important to immediately consult with a specialist and tell him in detail about all the symptoms - does it hurt near the navel on the right or left, what exactly is the nature of the pain, how long the pain around it lasts. It is especially important to consult a doctor immediately if there is severe pain around the baby’s navel or such pain occurs in women during pregnancy.

If you diagnose the disease in a timely manner and determine the causes of pain to the left of the navel or the causes of pain to the right of the navel, then the patient’s chances of recovery are significantly increased. It is important to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations on what to do and how to carry out treatment.