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What Causes Burning Sensation Above Navel?

Posted on Wed, 19 Sep 2018

Question:
My Father is having I have a burning sensation on side and above belly button(umbilicus) from past 4 days wanted to check the reason and remedies for the same.
He took omez Tablet yesterday got some temporary relief .But today That burning Sensation is still tehre

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Different possibilities for the pain, give further details to judge.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have evaluated your query for your father thoroughly along with attached reports:

* Reports are indicative of lipid profile disturbances with thyroid level alterations which may be hypothyroidism likely .

* There are different conditions underlying which can give such presentation as intestine issues , gall bladder , pancreas , liver , bile drainage disturbances or others.

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Burning - frequency , any relation with food intake .
2. Associated pain or not .
3. Any vomiting , nausea , altered appetite .
4. Urination and bowel movements disturbances if any .
5. Associated chest pain , burning or any other systemic issues .
6. Recent change in body weight , food intake pattern if any .
7. Does he consume alcohol , tobacco in any form .

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (22 minutes later)

Please find input to your question
1. Burning - frequency , any relation with food intake .
Full entire Day time no relation with any food intake

2. Associated pain or not .
No Associated Pain

3. Any vomiting , nausea , altered appetite .
No

4. Urination and bowel movements disturbances if any .
Normal urination and Motion is not clear from past 5 days there is Constipation problem

5. Associated chest pain , burning or any other systemic issues .
No Chest Pain or burning

6. Recent change in body weight , food intake pattern if any .
No change in body Weight or food intake

7. Does he consume alcohol , tobacco in any form .
No Alchohol oe Tobacco

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up required.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

* Digestive enzyme insufficiency or hormonal imbalance are prime concerns .
* Recommendations at present

Dietary guidelines :

- Give him plenty of liquids including boiled water , lemon juice , butter milk .
- Prefer soft , light , bland diet .
- Avoid all spicy , non veg , oily stuffs .
- Avoid prolong fasting , over eating .

Medications guidelines :

- Continue cap . omeprazole ( 20 mg ) morning and evening with sips of water
on empty stomach .
- Add bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk 3 teaspoonful with a glass of
lukewarm water morning and evening .

Life style modifications :

- Walking in fresh air , deep breathing exercises , YOGA will help .
- Avoid stress , anxiety .
- Manage to have regular sound sleep of 8 hours .
- Do not allow to sleep for minimum 2 - 3 hours after major meals .

* Follow up after 24 hours (for deciding future management guidelines according to the progress ) or early as per the requirement.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (14 hours later)

Thankyou very much for your inputs and suggestions.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Would like to know the progress.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Would like to know the progress of your uncle later on.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana