Hi, I ve been experiencing pain 2.5 inches to the right of my belly button and up 0.5 of an inch for about 5 months now. Its constant mild pain like trapped wind which turns into a sharp pain when I curl up into a ball and when I stretch tall, eat spicy food or drink alcohol on an empty stomach. I don t have IBS. I was diagnosed with H Pyori and gastritis about 4 years ago. I was given antibiotics and PPI lanzoprasole which cured it. I was recently tested to see if the H Pyori had returned by providing a stool sample thankfully this came back negative. I m not passing blood in my stool either although these are paler in colour than usual. I ve got an appointment to see my GP but this isn t for another 4 weeks. I m hoping it may be just an ulcer due to stress. My partner just went through 9 months of cancer scare due to a negative smear test which I self medicated with alcohol.... im cutrently managing the pain with over the counter PPI which is taking the edge off. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Chris