The pain in the navel cannot be ignored, as it can signal the presence of any serious disease. Pain inside the navel is considered the most unpleasant, because when they occur, it is impossible to sit, stand and walk normally. There may be several reasons for the appearance of pain, and it is not possible to independently determine them. That is why, if your navel hurts, a visit to a specialist should not be postponed in any case. The doctor will not only conduct a preliminary diagnosis, but also direct the patient to a more detailed study of the causes of pain. As mentioned above, navel pain can occur with several diseases.
Acute appendicitis
Belongs to the most common acute diseases of organs in the abdominal cavity and requires a quick surgical response. Acute appendicitis begins abruptly and suddenly. First, aching, then sharp pains appear in the epigastric region , gradually growing and spreading throughout the abdomen. The pain can be localized in the right iliac region, as well as in the right half of the abdomen. The navel hurts, and the pain is very unpleasant. These manifestations are accompanied by increased heart rate, a slight increase in temperature and dry tongue. With slight pressure on the abdomen , pain appears in the right iliac region and the right half of the abdomen. When you release your hand, pain intensifies and muscle tension occurs.
Chronic enteritis
This disease is characterized by dystrophic and inflammatory processes in the mucosa of the small intestine. Chronic enteritis can also be combined with enterocolitis (damage to the large intestine). There may be several reasons for the development of chronic enterocolitis, for example, giardiasis and intestinal infections, previously transferred.
Clinical manifestations of chronic enteritis
After eating, dull, unsharp, aching, spilled pain occurs in the navel area, which intensifies after an evening meal. These pains are accompanied by rumbling and bloating, decreased appetite, weakness, bleeding gums, inexplicable fatigue, brittle nails, dry skin.
Hernia in the navel
This disease leads to the appearance of severe pain in the navel, which is additionally accompanied by increased heart rate, the appearance of plentiful gases, stool retention, vomiting, and nausea. In addition, the navel hurts, an elongated or rounded seal is formed, which is well felt by the fingers. When such a seal appears, you must immediately call an ambulance. A hernia in the navel can only be treated surgically. It is impossible to straighten the hernia on your own, since damage to the strangulated intestine is possible. In case of untimely appeal to the doctor, her necrosis (necrosis) is possible.
Diverticulitis of the small intestine.
With this disease, bag-shaped protrusions are formed in the mucous membrane, the size of which varies in diameter from 3 mm to 5 cm, the navel hurts. They appear, as a rule, only after forty years. Sack-shaped protrusions (diverticula) can occur in various places of the small intestine.
Clinical manifestations of diverticulitis
Local pains appear, which are accompanied by a slight increase in body temperature. On palpation of the abdomen, local pain may appear.
Small intestine cancer
The main symptoms of cancer of the small intestine are various disorders: bloating, vomiting, nausea, pain in the navel and intestines. Then a gradual decrease in body weight occurs, which can be triggered by both the progression of the tumor process and a decrease in nutrition.
Pain treatment
Navel pains are usually the result of serious diseases that cannot be treated on their own. It is necessary to consult a doctor even with the most minor pain in the navel. The specialist will conduct a detailed examination and prescribe the appropriate treatment.