To hurt the stomach around the navel in a woman, on the left, right, top, bottom or in the center, directly at the point of the umbilical cord, can be many various reasons. Some of them do not require any treatment.

It is worth, for example, adjusting the size of clothes, changing too tight tight jeans to looser ones, and pain will disappear. But there are causes of pain in the navel that require not just therapeutic, but even surgical intervention. These include an attack of appendicitis.

At least ten diseases that develop in the body can lead to pain in the navel in women. These sensations cause serious discomfort and interfere with a full life, work, or even just moving around. Therefore, even with a slight pain syndrome and its low intensity, making sure that the reason is not too tight clothing or a prolonged uncomfortable position, you need to be alarmed and visit a doctor.

The navel and its circumference include the location inside the abdomen of the following organs:

• transverse part of the colon;
• a significant number of loops of the small intestine;
• the lower horizontal plane and the ascending portion of the duodenum;
• apical parts of queen cells;
• almost the entire large omentum;
• deeper, closer to dorsal region- the tops of the kidneys.

In addition, with the pathology of prolapse of the stomach, it is in umbilical region there is a large gastric curvature.

What diseases can cause pain in the areola of the navel

Most often, pain in this area can warn of the pathology of the small intestine. But besides this, pain in the depths of the navel or radiating to this area can become a signal of the presence of other serious illnesses, at first glance, not connected with the center of the abdomen and the navel located there.

Table. Diseases in which the navel can hurt.

Disease	Symptoms
	A "harmless" virus from the SARS group has four stages of the disease. And on the last of them it affects the intestinal mucosa. In this case, the patient feels the center of pain directly in the umbilical region, then the pain descends down the abdomen. These symptoms can be easily mistaken for symptoms of acute appendicitis, therefore, if pain occurs in the center of the abdomen after an acute respiratory viral infection, you need to be alert and consult a therapist. If the fourth stage of the virus passes in an acute form, with complications and severe pain, hospitalization is indicated.
Worms can live in the intestines for months or even years, but when they migrate throughout the body and then return to the small intestine again, abdominal symptoms occur, one of which is It's a dull pain in the umbilical region. It is accompanied by nausea, which is aggravated by bouts of vomiting.
	Otherwise, the disease is called balantidaiz - from the original microbe balantidia (ciliated ciliate). Infection occurs from animals, mainly agricultural, consumed poorly processed food or dirty water. Symptoms are similar to food poisoning, so patients, especially those living in rural areas, are in no hurry to see a doctor. But if diarrhea and even heat, nausea and weakness, which are characteristic food poisoning, accompanied by cramping pain in the navel, these symptoms should not be ignored, you should immediately seek medical help.
	Inflammatory process that affects the lining of the stomach and small intestine. Rotavirus infection with vomiting, severe diarrhea and spasmodic pains in the abdomen around the navel.
	We are talking specifically about a hernia of the free ends of the abdominal muscles, which is called a hernia of the white line of the abdomen. With this pathology, there is a protrusion of fragments of the large and small intestines into the gaps between the ends of the muscles, woven with tendons. Three types of pathology: supra-umbilical, sub-umbilical and para-umbilical - indicate the location of the pain. The pain is greatly aggravated by bending, turning and after eating.
	This pathology is formed due to a sharp decrease in blood flow as a result of weakened blood circulation to any organ. Metabolism is disturbed, organs cease to function normally. The disease is usually correlated with the heart and brain, but there is also intestinal ischemia, which makes itself felt by vomiting, diarrhea, blood streaks in the stool and paraumbilical pain.
	With this disease, pain can radiate to the navel, but rarely. But antral or catarrhal gastritis gives pain in this area. This pathology occurs in the gastric membrane, in lower section where the stomach passes into the duodenum. Antral gastritis- a disease inherent in all sexes and ages without exception.
	This ailment, which affects the small intestine, is most characteristic of the male part of the population. But among women it is also found, especially with genetic predisposition. Pain in this disease, as in appendicitis - paroxysmal, concentrated in the navel.
	If all of the above diseases can be observed in both women and men, those that will be discussed below are inherent only in the female part of humanity. During the bearing of a child, most often a woman becomes ill with vaginal dysbacteriosis. But there is also an intestinal form of dysbacteriosis, in which the microflora is affected and dies in this organ. Pathogenic microbes begin to multiply in the intestines, causing pain near the navel.
	Such a violation of the female genitourinary sphere, such as cystitis, can also cause radiating pain in the umbilical region. The inflammatory process affects the bladder, which puts pressure on other organs, causing pain.
	With this pathology, which is most often congenital and most characteristically makes itself felt with the onset of menstruation, the inner layers of the uterus grow outward. In this case, the organs are infringed and there are pains that radiate to the center of the abdomen.
	Fibrous lesions of the uterus are benign tumor, which, nevertheless, can seriously disturb the patient and cause pain, mainly from below under the navel.
	Malignant oncological formations, both in the intestines and stomach, in patients of both sexes, and in the ovaries or uterus in women, can cause severe pain in the umbilical region.

Intestinal diseases in which the navel hurts

From common diseases It is worth moving specifically to diseases of the small intestine. The most likely causative agents of pain in the umbilical region are the following.

1. Obstruction or narrowing of the small intestine.
2. Failure of blood circulation in the mesenteric vessels that supply it to the small intestine.
3. Eunit is an inflammatory process in the intestines.
4. Enzyme deficiency, which leads to a failure of parietal digestion.
5. Oncology of the small intestine.
6. Irritable bowel is a syndrome that pathologically changes its motility.
7. Enteritis.

Important! All these diseases, except for pain in the umbilical region, have certain symptoms by which they can be preliminarily recognized. Changes of any kind associated with pain in the navel should be paid attention to and reported to the doctor.

Obstruction

A disease in which the patient's condition threatens him not only with the loss of health, but also of life, if treatment is not started in time. The lumen of the small intestine can become blocked for the following reasons:

In all cases, the umbilical region will experience cramping pains that will increase. Initially, the intervals between pain attacks are long, then they are reduced, and the pain becomes more intense. The pain syndrome is necessarily accompanied by repeated and frequent bouts of vomiting, while the contents of the masses of vomiting will be identical to the intestinal. No stools, no gas. Everything accumulates inside and is not able to move out due to blockage.

This continues for several days, then all the symptoms go away, including the pain, but the patient's condition becomes obviously worse. BP drops, shock begins. In this case, any delay emergency assistance can cost the patient's life.

Intestinal circulation problems

Blood circulation is disturbed most often due to blockage blood vessels particles of blood clots that enter the mesentery from the bloodstream. The likelihood of this is especially high in people suffering from cardiovascular diseases. Also, thrombotic particles can enter the mesenteric arteries, clogging them. Narrowing will also occur if there is a tumor near the artery.

By the way. Pain in the navel in case of impaired blood flow is almost unbearable, pulsating, but when the patient takes the knee-elbow position, they decrease.

Associated symptoms: tachycardia and sweating ( cold sweat), increased blood pressure, a state of panic and fear. From the side of the intestine, the reaction to the condition is expressed in the liquefaction of the stool. Vomiting may occur.

Important! In the interval after 6-12 hours, the pain may decrease, but this does not mean that the patient's condition has returned to normal. On the contrary, this means that the nerve receptors of the intestine have died. in vomit and stool ah, blood appears and peritonitis develops, requiring prompt surgical care.

Eunit

Typical inflammation of the small intestine, which can be chronic or acute. It develops for the following reasons:

The umbilical region suffers from pain in the form of spasms, since the inner wall of the intestines undergoes spasms. Flatulence is present, pain in the intestine is felt due to its stretching and deformation by accumulated gases. Mesenteric inflammation may develop lymph nodes, in which it will hurt from below and to the right of the umbilical cord point.

By the way. If the disease is not treated and given the opportunity to progress, ganglionitis will develop, the pain will become burning and painful, severe diarrhea, there will be general weakness, blood pressure will drop.

The disease does not progress quickly, so at the first symptoms you can start early treatment and avoid pathological irreversible processes that change the small intestine.

enzyme deficiency

Otherwise, enteropathy - this pathology develops, because a number of enzymes are not produced in the body in sufficient quantities. The disease can be both congenital and acquired. As a result of the disease, parietal intestinal digestion out of the state of the norm, which is expressed in the absolute intolerance of a number of products. The most striking and well-known manifestation is gluten intolerance.

Celiac disease is the body's response to gluten.

Clinically, after a prohibited product is consumed, the picture looks like this:

• pain in the center of the abdomen;
• severe flatulence;
• the stool is liquid, light, yellowish, watery, it contains residual fractions of food.

This pathology is easy to cure, it is enough to exclude from the menu the product to which there is intolerance. In severe cases, enzyme therapy may be prescribed.

Bowel oncology

Cancer processes in small intestine more characteristic of male body, but it happens, although rarely, that they affect women. The first sign can be considered cramping pain in the areola of the navel, necessarily in combination with the following manifestations:

• heartburn;
• belching;
• nausea;
• rumbling in the intestines;
• loose stool.

It is possible to treat cancer of the small intestine only surgically, and the sooner surgery is started, the more chances the patient has to cope with the disease.

Irritability Syndrome

Very common today functional disease, in which the patient experiences cramping umbilical pain, accompanied by flatulence, diarrhea or constipation, the presence of mucus in the stool, impaired motor skills. The doctor's illness is considered a direct consequence of the high-speed rhythm of life. Sick her twice more women than men.

By the way. The disease has a feature - a certain cyclicity during the day. The maximum pain, cutting and with often recurring attacks, occurs in the first half of the day.

Pain in the umbilical region may occur immediately after eating breakfast. If a bowel movement occurs after this, the patient will feel relieved. During the day, heartburn, air belching, flatulence may appear. Umbilical pain will decrease after passing gases or feces. Starting from the second half of the day, in the evening and at night, patients are not bothered by severe pain.

This disease, in addition to physical and social inconvenience, brings psychological discomfort. To cure irritable intestines and forget about problems, you must carefully follow the diet and medical prescriptions.

Nonspecific ulcerative colitis

This disease is abbreviated as NUC and is a polyetiological disease. With it, ulcerative and necrotic lesions appear on the mucosa from the inside of the intestine. Diarrhea with blood that is constantly present is the initial sign of UC. Pain in the umbilical cavity at first may not be very pronounced, but then, especially if the disease is complicated by intestinal obstruction, deformity, perforation, it increases significantly.

In parallel, the temperature rises, bloating occurs, false urge to defecate. Over time, anemia can occur from constant blood loss.

Treatment of NUC is conservative. A special diet is required.

Enteritis

Also called Crohn's disease. It can affect all sections of the intestine. It develops in patients of any gender, genetically located. If genetics is accompanied intestinal infection increases the risk of developing Crohn's disease.

Against the background of severe fatigue and lethargy, high fever and weight loss, diarrhea and bloating, there is severe pain in the abdomen near the navel, which is comparable to the pain of appendicitis.

In some cases, vomiting may occur. There is almost always a loss of appetite.

Important! This disease is characterized by numerous complications, which include perforation of the intestine and its obstruction.

Treatment is carried out by therapeutic conservative methods if there are no complications, the patient should adhere to the dietary style of eating and regimen.

What to do if the navel hurts

As you can see, the pain near the navel can be quite serious symptom dangerous disease which should never be overlooked. Women have much more reasons to be alarmed when you feel pain in the center of the abdomen - women's diseases are added to the "universal" diseases. Therefore, having experienced pain in the navel even for the first time, you should be alert and take the following measures.

For the diagnosis of diseases related to the intestines or not related to it, but giving a feeling of pain in the areola of the umbilical cavity, medicine today has many methods and tools. The patient can do ultrasound, endoscopy, tomography, X-ray, biopsy, laparoscopy.

Whatever the cause of the pain in the navel, it must be diagnosed. And the sooner this happens, the more likely it is that doctors will be able to maintain the health of the patient, since most of the problems that cause paraumbilical pain, if they are not addressed in a timely manner, can threaten not only health, but also life.

Video - Pain in the navel in women

Abdominal pain in the navel region occurs for a number of reasons - from simple and not requiring treatment (for example, when wearing too tight pressure clothing to serious, threatening health and requiring immediate surgical intervention (for example, appendicitis). The source of pain near the umbilical localization may be located in this area departments of the small intestine (ileum, blind, ascending), or the right half of the colon.In women, colic in the navel area often occurs during ovulation.

Pain in the umbilical region can be sudden, acute and stabbing or chronic, passing on its own and resembling colic. Before you run to the doctor and start to worry, you should think about when you feel discomfort - perhaps the reason is elementary: too tight clothing, causing pressure on the anterior wall of the abdomen, provokes pain. It also happens, not only in people with allergies, that a belt with a metal buckle causes painful swelling, itching and a rash in the delicate skin of the umbilical region.

Surgical reasons

• Early phase appendicitis - pain around the navel is one of the most common symptoms, although it can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint and is diffuse. Sometimes it is localized in the supra-umbilical region, sometimes the discomfort is in another part of the abdomen, for example, on the right. When inflammation progresses, pain is localized mainly over the right iliac fossa. Appendicitis also accompanies other signs of the presence severe fatigue, vomiting, nausea.
• Gastroenteritis - usually caused by an infection and is called plain language intestinal flu. Other signs include diarrhea, sometimes vomiting.
• Obstruction - characterized by pain in the umbilical region, typical symptoms include nausea and vomiting, constipation, and cessation of flatus. Intestinal obstruction can be paralytic (eg, caused by peritonitis, diseases of the respiratory system, gallbladder and pancreas, metabolic disorders) or mechanical (eg, colon cancer).
• Inflammatory bowel disease - Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Chronic abdominal pain around the navel is usually accompanied by diarrhea and other symptoms.
• Intestinal ischemia - in this case, acute tenderness around the umbilical opening is one of the most common symptoms in addition to increased intestinal motility, vomiting, diarrhea. Chronic intestinal ischemia is associated with soreness in the upper abdomen (after eating, especially fatty foods), weight loss and persistent diarrhea.
• Pancreatitis – Acute pancreatitis can present with, among other things, severe abdominal pain ( top part) or top left side. In the case of a chronic form of spasm in the epigastrium, it often occurs after eating or drinking alcohol.
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm - does not always give symptoms, and their type depends on the severity of the disease. Abdominal pain in the umbilical region and in the back are possible symptoms.
• A hernia is one of the signs of an umbilical hernia, discomfort and pain. There is also a characteristic globular bulge.

Pain around the umbilicus accompanied by swelling

If the pain around the navel is accompanied by swelling, the most common cause is:

• umbilical hernia - confirmation is obtained after palpation and ultrasound
• omphalitis - it is necessary to use antibiotics locally, as well as orally
• abscess - usually requires an incision and drainage to drain the pus and antibiotics

Belly button pain during pregnancy

Pregnant women often experience abdominal pain around the navel, often radiating to the sides and, according to many women, resembles a pin prick. The causes of these symptoms are primarily the expansion of the uterus, squeezing the intestines and bladder.

Pain in the navel during pregnancy is a fairly common ailment and worries expectant mothers, and although in most cases this is not a cause for concern, it sometimes requires medical attention.

• During pregnancy, the belly expands, the muscles stretch, while the skin around the navel is quite thin. This is especially noticeable during the first pregnancy. Daily stretching exercises for pregnant women and the waist can not only reduce discomfort, but also prevent stretch marks.

• Another possible cause of umbilical discomfort during pregnancy is the pressure caused by the growing uterus. This also causes the belly button to become bulging and even the touch of a T-shirt causes discomfort. This problem occurs most often in the second half of pregnancy.

• Umbilical hernia is a common problem during pregnancy that needs to be seen by a doctor. During pregnancy, there is an overstrain of the abdominal wall, which leads to the formation of a hernia. The most common umbilical hernia does not require treatment and disappears at the end of pregnancy. If you have an umbilical hernia, you should avoid heavy lifting and avoid foods that cause constipation. Don't overstress. However, if there is severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, an increase in heart rate, you need to call ambulance as you may need immediate surgery. It is important to note that this situation during pregnancy is extremely rare.

• Viral gastroenteritis. Painful colic in the umbilical region, which is accompanied by diarrhea, vomiting, fever are signs viral infection intestines. Strong contractions can cause a threat premature birth. In severe dehydration, it can threaten a woman's health.

• Acute appendicitis is extremely rare during pregnancy. Manifested by severe pain in the navel and radiating to right half abdomen. Often accompanied by fever, nausea and vomiting. You need to see a doctor.

Why does it hurt in the navel area in women

Women may feel soreness around the navel mainly for two reasons:

• follicle rupture - the pain of ovulation that occurs suddenly between the tenth and sixteenth day menstrual cycle and is localized on the right or left side of the abdomen near the navel. It can be quite sharp, lasting from a few seconds to several minutes.
• inflammation of the appendages - manifested by sudden spasms on both sides of the navel, aggravated during intercourse. Pain can also radiate to groin and hips; accompanied by weakness, fever, sometimes nausea, vomiting (due to irritation of the peritoneum) and diarrhea

Pain and throbbing sensation around the navel

Many people with asthenic physique complain of such symptoms, but in their case this is the norm. Thin people have a thin abdominal wall and this explains their sensations. However, it is always worth visiting a doctor, as such signs may be accompanied by an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Sudden stabbing pain near the navel for no reason

If tests and examinations did not reveal any diseases, such painful symptoms should be regarded as a manifestation of neuralgia - this characteristic affliction people who are hyperactive and emotionally unstable.

Tests for abdominal pain

Laboratory tests are extremely useful in the clinical condition of a patient with abdominal pain in the umbilical region. However, due to the lack of sufficient specificity, they are rarely necessary for a correct diagnosis.

In the conditions of hospitalization, tests should be performed:

• morphology of peripheral blood
• serum electrolytes (Na, K, Mg, Ca, Cl, P),
• glucose concentration (blood glucose)
• urea and creatinine analysis,
• pancreatic enzymes (amylases and lipases)
• liver enzymes (AST, ALT, GGT, alkaline phosphatase)
• bilirubin
• fecal occult blood testing
• electrocardiogram (ECG) and concentration of cardiac troponin or CK-MB (in order to exclude masks of abdominal myocardial infarction).
• coagulopathy (INR, APTT)

Extremely important for elective surgery:

First of all, this ultrasonography(ultrasound) abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space and x-ray of the abdominal cavity. If there is doubt about the diagnosis, CT scan(CT) or magnetically - resonance imaging(MRI) of the abdomen.

Causes of pain above the navel

Above the umbilicus is the pyloric portion of the stomach and duodenum. Painful symptoms indicate gastropathy and the presence of ulcerative processes in these organs. Initially, there is a slight heartburn and is accompanied by discomfort, with the development of an ulcerative process, the pain in the abdomen above the navel becomes brighter, takes on a permanent character. At peptic ulcer and peritonitis grows rapidly general symptoms leading to loss of consciousness. Cancer of the stomach and duodenum is also accompanied by pain above the navel of a permanent nature.

Causes of abdominal pain below the navel

Pain below the navel may indicate a pathology of the colon and problems of the female genital organs.
Endometriosis is the most common pathology of the female genital organs, one of the manifestations of which is pain below the navel.
The ischemic state of the intestine can also be manifested by pain below the navel. chronic course the process is characterized by constant, acute - acute soreness and paralysis of peristalsis.
Intestinal atherosclerosis is characterized by spastic colic and atonic constipation.
In addition to the above conditions, pain may be associated with the following diseases:

• irritable bowel syndrome,
• ovarian cancer or uterine cancer,
• aneurysms of the abdominal aorta,
• uterine myoma.

Causes of pain to the left of the navel

To the left of the navel are located - in the upper part - the stomach, duodenum, spleen and part of the pancreas. Diseases of these organs are characterized by pain in the left side of the abdomen in the umbilical region.
If there is stomach trouble, the accompanying symptoms will be indigestion and nausea. Problems with the pancreas - there is an acute pain near the umbilical localization with fever and vomiting.
The accumulation of gas in the lumen of the colon can cause soreness in the immediate vicinity of the navel on the left side of the lower abdomen. In the presence of a pathological process, disorders of the large intestine are observed - stools with an admixture of blood and mucus in the feces, fever. Red blood in the stool suggests hemorrhoids, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
Viral diseases of the lungs can cause pain in the umbilical region due to irritation of the diaphragm.

The umbilical cord is the organ that connects the baby in the womb to the mother, through which the baby is fed. After the baby is born, the umbilical cord falls off, but a small indentation, called the navel, remains on the abdomen. Often situations arise when a person does not understand why the navel hurts.

Etiology of the phenomenon

Pain in the umbilical region can appear due to various reasons and be accompanied by many diseases:

• inflammatory processes in the small intestine;
• exacerbation of enteritis (degeneration of the intestinal mucosa after intestinal invasions, worms or giardiasis);
• attack of appendicitis;
• umbilical hernia;
• oncological diseases in the abdominal cavity;
• diverticulitis - inflammation and protrusion of the walls of the small intestine like a hernia;
• intestinal obstruction (intestinal volvulus);
• violation of blood circulation in the abdominal cavity;
• abdominal pain, occurring mainly in childhood.

Types of pain

There are 2 forms of pain in the navel:

1. Visceral- caused by irritation of nerve endings due to spasms or changes in shape internal organs(liver, kidney, intestine). Pain is often blurred, dull nature, concentrated in the area of ​​the affected organ.
2. Somatic- arising from degenerative changes in the abdominal cavity, affecting spinal nerves. There are sharp and cutting.

According to the nature of sensations, the following manifestations of pain are distinguished:

1. sharp- may be a sign of inflammation of the appendix, pinching of the umbilical hernia, sand or stones in the renal pelvis.
2. cutting- characteristic of acute appendicitis, gastritis, cholecystitis.
3. Acute umbilical colic accompanied by inflammation gallbladder, intestinal ulcer, enteritis, colitis, gastritis, stomach ulcer, volvulus.
4. Pulling the navel more often in pregnant women, with problems with the gastrointestinal tract (obstruction, accumulation of gases), with gynecological ailments in women.
5. Aching long spasms are usually caused by stretching of the intestinal tract due to obstruction with large gas formation, enteritis, tumors or nodes in the intestine
6. stabbing pain in the navel happens with an intestinal ulcer, seizures chronic duodenitis(inflammation of the duodenum).
7. Severe pain syndrome in the umbilical region can be caused by the occurrence of an umbilical hernia, intussusception of the small intestine, inflammation of the appendix, cancerous tumors.
8. Cramping pains arise as a result of narrowing of the intestinal walls with the formation of scars and adhesions, with tumors various etiologies, with intestinal and biliary colic, irritable bowel syndrome.
9. With pancreatitis patients complain of throbbing pains in the navel with a transition to lumbar region.
10. Painful sensations of a pulsating nature may also appear with purulent processes in the umbilical region.

At the location of the umbilical pain, the following diseases can be diagnosed:

Belly button pain in men and women

Umbilical colic in men often indicates damage to the rectum (obstruction or narrowing of the intestine) due to the formation connective tissue or adhesions on the walls of the intestine; Crohn's disease (long-term, more than six months, gastrointestinal disease); oncological tumors; pathological expansion of the colon (megacolon or Favalli-Hirschsprung disease), accompanied by upward movement of some organs (heart muscle, lungs, diaphragm); prostate.

Pain in the navel in women is mainly a manifestation of diseases of the genitourinary organs - cystitis, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, oncology of the ovaries or uterus, circulatory disorders in the intestines, umbilical hernia, infectious diseases.

Pain in children

The causes of pain in the navel in a child are very difficult to diagnose. As a rule, in newborns, this is due to the fact that their gastrointestinal tract is still at the formation stage and is accompanied by flatulence, difficulty in defecation, or diarrhea. In addition, pain in the navel in children occurs with gastroenteritis, viral diseases, hernias, poor-quality food poisoning or indigestion, malnutrition, hormonal changes v transitional age, neurological disorders.

Pain in the umbilical region during pregnancy

Pain in the umbilical region during pregnancy is normally due to sprain muscle tissue and skin due to an increase in the abdomen as the fetus grows. As a pathology, an umbilical hernia occurs more often, accompanied by severe pain, constipation or diarrhea, increased flatulence, etc. Rare case- an attack of appendicitis with atypical symptoms due to a large uterine cavity. In any case, upon occurrence pain in the navel, a gynecologist's examination is necessary.

Diagnosis and treatment

To prescribe treatment and answer the question of why the navel hurts, it is necessary to diagnose and identify the causes. For this purpose, all the symptoms are studied, the abdomen is palpated, laboratory tests(blood, urine, feces). Studies are being carried out for the presence of hepatitis, ultrasound of internal organs, colonoscopy (examination of the large intestine for neoplasms), X-ray of the gastrointestinal tract.

After the diagnosis is established, specific therapy is prescribed to eliminate the disease. As general therapy prescribed a diet a large number liquids, vitamins, treatment with traditional medicine.

For some diseases, surgical intervention(with inflammation of the caecum, peritonitis, infringement of a hernia, etc.) If you experience discomfort in the navel, it is better not to self-medicate, but to consult a specialist.

Prevention of pain in the umbilical region

Now it has become clear why the navel hurts, but you need to understand how to prevent it. Preventive measures for the prevention of pain should be aimed at timely treatment existing diseases, preventing exacerbations and the transition of diseases to a chronic state. This requires regular medical checkup from specialists. Very useful to lead healthy lifestyle life - eat right, do not abuse alcohol and carbonated drinks, play sports.

Human body - a complex system. The manifestation of pain in any organ should immediately alert a person. Because she doesn't just show up. In this case, pain is a symptom indicating a failure. How to determine in which organ the pathology develops? This will be indicated by a combination of factors. Only a doctor can understand what torments a patient by conducting an examination. Therefore, the conclusion suggests itself: if something hurts, you don’t have to look for a “magic” pill, but it’s better to immediately seek qualified help.

So, having understood that pain is not an independent disease, it is important to understand: stopping it will not allow you to get rid of problems. After taking special drugs (antispasmodics), relief will come only for a while, but then the syndrome will return and in most cases will be even more intense.

The strong half of humanity rarely pays attention to feeling unwell, because he believes that getting sick is the lot of the weak. It is easier for them to take a pill than to see a doctor. However, this is where the seriousness of the situation lies. The fact is that if there are pains in the navel area in men, then the reasons can be both trifling and very serious. The latter include tumors, appendicitis and other diseases that pose a threat to life. If they are not started to be treated on time, but only to suppress the pain spasm with painkillers, then even fatal outcome.

Pain in the umbilical region may appear banal reasons. For example, after eating stale food, dirty vegetables, fruits, or if you do not wash your hands before eating. Most often, in this case, to improve well-being, it is enough to drink activated carbon and everything will pass.

Based on this, it is almost impossible to independently determine the cause of pain. To do this, you need to go medical examination, and already on its results to begin treatment. The information in this article is for guidance only. They will help to understand the causes of pain near the navel.

Important Aspects

Pain in the navel in a man does not occur on its own. Naturally, it is caused by some kind of inflammatory processes. Is it possible to independently determine the complexity of the situation? Yes, but it's still not worth the risk. In order for everything to be in order with health, it is better to trust professionals. At the doctor's appointment, you will need to tell the following:

• when unpleasant sensations appeared, how it happened - gradually or suddenly;
• how long does the spasm last;
• whether there is an increase in its intensity;
• what kind of pain by nature (acute, cutting, sharp, pulling);
• where is it localized?
• Does the pain radiate to other areas?
• whether the appearance is associated with certain factors (overeating, physical activity);
• whether painkillers were taken, whether there was a reaction.

When to See a Doctor

Let's look at the symptoms in which you should never hesitate.

1. An unbearable sharp pain in the region of the umbilicus.
2. In men different ages there are jumps blood pressure.
3. The intensity of pain spasms does not decrease after taking analgesics.
4. There is general weakness, dizziness, skin pale.
5. Present in urine and feces bleeding.
6. Frequent fainting.
7. Problems with urination, constipation.
8. Pain increases over time.

If all these symptoms are observed in a man, it is necessary to immediately call an ambulance team.

Causes of pain in the navel area in men

Considering where the pain is localized and to which areas it spreads, several reasons can be distinguished.

1. Problems with the gastrointestinal tract. If discomfort occurs in the abdomen, localized in the navel, then intestinal pathologies can cause them. This area contains both the large intestine and the small intestine. It is failures in these organs that can cause pain in the navel in men. Causes: obstruction, constipation, Crohn's disease, hernia or tumor formation, appendicitis, irritable bowel syndrome.
2. Problems with the genitals. Untidy sensations can occur not only in the navel, but also in the scrotum, in the lower abdomen, perineum. These spasms are called reflected. They can be caused by pathological processes in prostate, swelling, inflammation of the testicles and seminal vesicles.
3. Problems of the urinary system. Painful spasm in the navel area is a symptom of the following diseases: urolithiasis, pyelonephritis, urethritis, cystitis.

If pain occurs around the navel

In most cases, pain around the navel in men causes small intestine. It is attached to the intestines by means of a neurovascular bundle. In medicine, the mesentery is called. The gut is connected to the central nervous system, therefore, in pathologies, it causes pain spasm.

Pain in the navel in a man occurs with the following diseases:

1. Unit. With this pathology, an inflammatory process occurs in the small intestine. Its development can be provoked by bacterial and viral diseases. These include: rotavirus, salmonellosis, enteroinfections, escherichiosis, typhus. Symptoms are manifested not only by pain, but also by diarrhea with a pronounced unpleasant odor. Liquefaction of feces occurs in the upper part of the small intestine. This leads to the fact that a person loses a lot of fluid. Naturally, the state of health worsens significantly, weakness, loss of appetite appear. Pain spasm in this disease has a paroxysmal and acute character. In terms of intensity, it is quite strong. May intensify over time. Short-term relief occurs after a bowel movement. Given the nature of the disease, treatment of patients is carried out in infectious diseases departments. Therapy includes antibiotics and antiviral drugs. With severe dehydration, the patient is prescribed droppers. Determination of the presence of infection in the body is carried out by examining feces.
2. mesenteric thrombosis. With this disease, there is a strong cutting pain in the region of the umbilicus. Men will also show other symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Mesenteric thrombosis occurs due to blockage of blood vessels. But they are the ones that feed the intestines. The formed thrombus interferes with the flow of blood, this leads to the gradual death of the organ. This process is accompanied by severe squeezing pain. The treatment of this disease is quite long. It is carried out only surgically. During the operation, the dead part of the intestine is removed.
3. Umbilical hernia. This pathology rarely occurs in adults. Manifested by the formation of bumps on the navel. Pain spasm is not strong, but can increase significantly after exercise. An umbilical hernia is formed due to the fact that the thin part of the intestine penetrates under the skin through a hole in the peritoneum. It is able to increase with pressure, for example, after overeating or during a cough. With the formation of a hernia, the patient is recommended surgery. Surgeons install a special mesh that will hold the intestines. After surgery, a man will need to limit physical exercise, adhere to a diet and monitor the stool (prevent constipation).
4. Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This diagnosis implies the absence pathological processes, but the person suffers from symptoms. These include severe pain in the navel that appears after eating, upset stool. Therapy in each case is carried out individually. For example, with diarrhea, the doctor selects a specific diet, and with constipation, he prescribes laxatives. Considering that the pain can increase during stress, it is recommended to take sedatives.

Pain to the right of the belly button

Why does pain appear in the navel area on the right side of a man? The most common cause is in the large and small intestines. Pathological processes can be both chronic and acute form. Doctors pay attention to the totality of symptoms and, based on them, treatment is prescribed. So, let's see what diseases cause pain to the right of the navel.

1. Inflammation of the caecum. This pathology is often diagnosed in men. Anatomically, the caecum is located just on the right side of the abdomen. The inflammatory process in it can cause infections such as salmonella, escherichia, shigella. The pain syndrome is characterized by an acute paroxysmal character. In addition to this symptom, the man has diarrhea, which leads to dehydration. The diagnosis is made by an infectious disease specialist or a gastroenterologist. Availability inflammatory process determined by a blood test. At the slightest suspicion, the doctor also prescribes bakposev to determine the pathogen. They may do a colonoscopy. The choice of medicines occurs depending on the type of bacteria that have become the source of inflammation. As a rule, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are used for treatment.
2. Appendicitis. If severe pain occurs with right side, vomiting opens, you should immediately contact the admission department or call an ambulance. After the examination, the doctor will prescribe an examination. In most cases, a blood test can confirm the diagnosis. During the day (the time interval depends on the condition of the patient), an operation is performed. After it, antibiotics are prescribed.
3. Cholelithiasis. Paroxysmal sharp pain in the navel in men occurs with inflammation of the gallbladder. provokes this pathology malnutrition, bad habits in particular alcohol. The inflammation worsens after the patient eats something fried or fatty. Attack biliary colic diagnosed by the surgeon. With a combination of symptoms, the doctor prescribes an ultrasound. This study will help determine the presence of stones in the gallbladder. To improve the quality of life for a person, antispasmodics are prescribed before the operation - "No-shpa", "Papaverine" and other drugs.

Pain to the left of the belly button

Pain to the left of the navel in men appears due to the development of pathological processes in the descending section of the large intestine or sigmoid colon. By and large, they can be provoked by all organs located on the left side of the abdomen. In addition to the above, there is also the duodenum.

• Sigmoiditis. In this disease, the inflammatory process develops in sigma. It is caused by Escherichia and Shigella bacteria. Also, men can develop pathology of a non-infectious nature. She is autoimmune. For example, in Crohn's disease, discomfort is localized not only on the left. They spread and capture other areas - there is pain under the navel. Men are also often diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. This disease is manifested by the same symptoms. The nature of the pain spasm is paroxysmal. In terms of intensity, it is quite strong. The stool becomes liquid, blood streaks appear in it. To diagnose sigmoiditis, you will need to do a colonoscopy.
• Descending colon. In men, pain in the navel region with a shift to the left causes polyps and tumors of the descending intestine. The latter is located above the sigmoid, therefore, during inflammation, discomfort is localized only on this side. If the cause of the pain is a tumor, then there will be no stool for several days. The stomach will swell. With such symptoms, you should immediately go to the hospital. There they will conduct an examination (ultrasound, colonoscopy) and prescribe an operation. Surgery involves the removal of the affected area of ​​​​the intestine and the neoplasm itself.

Pain at the bottom of the navel in men

It appears for several reasons. Most often they are provoked by inflammatory processes that develop in bladder or rectum.

1. Pyelonephritis. Kidney disease. With this pathology, at first the pain is concentrated in the lumbar region, a little later it spreads to other areas, in particular the lower abdomen. An increase in temperature may be observed.
2. Cystitis. With this disease, inflammation occurs directly in the bladder itself. Accompanied by pain during urination.
3. Urethritis. In this disease, the inflammatory process develops in urethra. There is not only pain in the abdomen below the navel in men, but also in the perineum.
4. Inflammation of the rectum. The process can develop in the distal or terminal areas. Pain is manifested by spasms, can periodically subside, then increase again. Problems with the rectum is also caused by an autoimmune disease. With it, in addition to pain, blood discharge in the feces and fever are often observed. To make a diagnosis, a blood test is required.

Hurts above

In men and above, they appear due to problems with the stomach or upper intestine. As a rule, this symptom signals the following diseases:

• gastritis;
• stomach ulcer;
• enteritis.

If the cause of pain syndromes is the stomach, the man will also feel nausea and heartburn. These symptoms are characteristic of gastritis and ulcers. The diagnosis is made by gastroenterologists. After confirmation, it is assigned drug treatment and a strict diet. With gastritis, it is necessary to take Omeprazole, Ranitidine, Almagel and other antacids and antisecretory drugs.

Enteritis is a disease in which the small intestine becomes inflamed. In most cases, infections are the cause. In addition to pain spasms, stool disorders and fever are observed. To make a diagnosis, you will need to take a stool test. In the laboratory, culture is done to determine the type of pathogen. The presence of an inflammatory process can be determined by a blood test. Treatment is carried out using antiseptic, antiviral drugs, as well as antibiotics.

Diagnostics

If pain in the navel area in men does not go away within a few days, then you will definitely need to contact the clinic for an examination and find out the reasons. For starters, you can make an appointment with a therapist. He will conduct an examination, and if necessary, he will refer you to narrow-profile doctors (gastroenterologist, surgeon, urologist). In no case should you self-medicate, since pain in the navel can be a symptom of a rather serious disease that is life-threatening.

During the examination, the doctor will palpate the abdomen. This is necessary for exact definition pain localization sites. Based on this information, a preliminary diagnosis will be made. To confirm it, you need to go comprehensive examination. It can include:

• urine, blood and stool tests;
• urethrocystoscopy;
• irrigography;
• sigmoidoscopy;
• excretory urography;
• colonoscopy.

The choice of treatment regimen depends on the results of the examination. In some cases it may be used drug therapy, and in serious - only surgical intervention.

Prevention

In men, pain below the navel, on the left, on the right, in the upper abdomen is better to prevent than to treat later. First of all, it is recommended to monitor your diet. Of course, you should not go on diets, but it is advisable to reconsider a diet in which there are a lot of fried and fatty foods. Every day a man should eat enough fruits and vegetables. You also need to take care of the order of the day: visit more fresh air, commit hiking, ride a bicycle. Do not neglect the rules of hygiene. Wash hands thoroughly, handle food, keep dishes clean. And most importantly - completely abandon street food.