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What Causes Pain Under The Navel Area?

Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016

Question: Hi,

When I try to press the lower part of abdomen just under the naval, I feel pain. Sometimes it goes away after 2-3 times bowel movement. Do I need to be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to infection of the gut.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The pain could be due to infection of the gut.I prescribe Antibiotic like Levofloxacin 250mg twice daily along with anti spasmodic tablet containing Dicyclomine to my patients with similar complaints.
If there is no response, I will ask for Ultrasound abdomen and rule out Appendicitis.
Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (6 hours later)

Hi,

Can I take Azythromycin instead of Levofloxacin? I have been taking Azythromycin 500gm for last 4 days for a sinsus infection. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Levofloxacin is better.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Azithromycin is prescribed in respiratory tract infections.
In gut infections, Levofloxacin is preferable.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for you suggestions. I usually get the pain early in the morning before taking the breakfast. As soon as I take the breakfast, I start bloating. Does that ring anything related to the infection of guts? Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The site of the pain is important.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
If the pain is above bellybutton and if there is bloating after food,then it is related to acid peptic disease.
I prescribe Proton pump inhibitor like Rabeprazole along with Levosulpiride to my patients with similar complaints.
It is not related to infection of the gut.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (3 hours later)

Hi, The pain is under the belltybutton. In the middle of that area. Pain comes early in the morning, though you need to gently press the area. It should be the hypogastric region as per this image:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypogastrium#/media/File:Gray1220.png

As soon as complete the breakfast, I start bloating.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bloating after breakfast could be due to acid peptic disease.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Bloating after breakfast could be due to acid peptic disease.
My prescription is already mentioned in the previous answer.
Avoid spicy food,Carbonated drinks.
Nothing to worry.
Please consult a Gastroenterologist,get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

I currently take esomeprazole 20mg in the morning. Would Rabeprazole be a better drug? Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should add prokinetic drug too.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Esmoprazole,Rabeprazole belong to same group of drugs.But,you should add Dimperidone or Levosulpiride to them.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar