The pain in the navel is different. It can disturb both an adult and an infant. Such discomfort  violate the usual way of life and deprived of peace and night and day. The source of discomfort, for example, can be tight clothing or a serious illness that requires surgery. It is not so easy to identify what caused the pain, since the symptoms are rather “blurred” and often the patient himself cannot specifically describe the nature of the pain. In addition, the diagnosis may be complicated by the use of pain medication. To establish the cause of such pain can only an experienced doctor. Self-medication can not be done.

Why does it hurt the navel?

The cause may be serious diseases, so it is necessary to analyze the general condition of the person and the presence of additional symptoms. As a rule, the problem may be related to the violation of the activities of such bodies as:

• large and small intestine;
• appendix, etc.

In women, discomfort can appear during the ovulation period. Sometimes pain syndrome  remains after unsuccessful piercing in the navel, even if the jewelry has not been worn for a long time. A pregnant woman may experience discomfort when there is a lot of water or carrying twins, as there is a strong stretching of the abdominal wall, which causes pain. To facilitate the task of the doctor in determining the diagnosis, it is desirable to monitor the nature of the pain and the manifestation of symptoms.

Painful sensations can intensify and become unbearable. It happens that colic appears - a rather unpleasant feeling. No need to worry and panic. For a start, it is better to remember at what point pain occurs at the navel. If discomfort appears after you put on tight pants or a skirt, then it is not associated with the disease. Get rid of this by wearing loose clothing. In people with allergic reaction  a rash from the buckle or metal buttons on the trousers may appear.

The pain in the umbilical area may develop due to the expansion of the umbilical ring. If you notice that the pain is aggravated by coughing or pressing with your fingers, this may indicate an inflammation of the appendix. If nausea, indifferent attitude to food, vomiting and fever are added to this, then it is necessary to immediately go to the hospital.

Also, pain in the umbilical zone may occur along with a bruise or seal on the skin. It may be:

• umbilical hernia;
• furuncle;
• purulent inflammation of the navel (omphalitis);
• fistula.

Omphalitis is more common in newborn babies, and in adults, the disease develops on the background of hygiene violations or unsuccessful body piercing. Such injuries are open “gates” for the entry of pathological infections. The disease is manifested by redness of the area around the navel, the presence of open ulcers and blood-purulent secretions. Doctors distinguish three forms of the disease: simple, phlegmonous and necrotic. The last two forms suggest the spread of pathological inflammation to the adjacent tissues and vessels.

Fistula is often a congenital abnormality, which appears due to the abnormal development of the urinary and biliary processes. The occurrence of the disease in an adult is possible with a long course of inflammation of the peritoneum.

These diseases can be cured only by surgical intervention. A small incision is made and drainage is made. After surgery, the patient must undergo a course of antibiotics.

Why does the belly ache in the navel in men?

The clinical signs of rectal disease are always unpredictable and vaguely distinguishable. In the initial stage, the disease is asymptomatic and can make itself felt with barely noticeable signs. Together with possible discomfort, bloating, and changes in the stool, pain can be observed in the navel.

Antispasmodic pain can be observed in men for the following reasons:

• malignant neoplasms;
• the formation of adhesions of the intestine;
• ulcerative colitis (non-specific) with scar formation;
• crohn's disease.

Boys often have Favali-Hirschsprung disease, which is associated with the expansion of the rectal area and stagnation of fecal masses. The inflammatory process in chronic form is complemented by bloating and constipation, so pain appears in the navel after eating. The crowded intestine puts pressure on the diaphragm, raising the lungs and heart, which manifests itself in the form of shortness of breath and heart palpitations.

The symptoms of chronic prostatitis can also be attributed, and pain, localized in the center of the abdomen. Of course, this disease is also characterized by other pronounced symptoms: sexual dysfunction, problematic urination and hormonal failure.

Pain in the navel area in women

The manifestation of pain in the navel in women is tied to violations of the urogenital system. They characterize the presence of an inflammatory process in the pelvic organs. As a rule, it speaks of such diseases:

• inflammation bladder  - cystitis;
• the growth of the inner layer of the uterine wall beyond its limits - endometriosis;
• benign neoplasm in the uterus - fibroma;
• cancer lesions of the reproductive organs;
• umbilical hernia;
• congestion in the intestines.

In the event of pain, you should immediately consult a doctor and be examined.

What to do if it hurts in the navel area during pregnancy?

When a future mommy grows a tummy every day, muscles and skin stretch. At the same time there is a tingling sensation with needles. In addition, the enlarged uterus puts pressure on the intestines and the entire urinary system. If the pain appears in the second trimester, then there is nothing to worry about. By the end of the term, it must pass by itself.

The baby’s waiting period may be overshadowed by the appearance umbilical hernia. Some have an inverted navel. This situation may be accompanied by pain at the navel. After giving birth, everything goes away on its own. If the pain is strongly pronounced and is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, increased gas production, then these are true signs of a hernia. If there is such a seal, you should seek medical attention.

Sometimes painful sensations  may be caused by gynecological problems:

• spasms may cause inflammation of the appendages;
• rupture of the lymph node.

In these cases, the disease may be accompanied by fever, sometimes diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Any atypical sensations that cause pain near the navel, the expectant mother is not desirable to ignore. In any situation, you need to inform the observing gynecologist.

When it hurts in the navel area of ​​a child

Children, because of their age, often cannot explain what bothers them. Therefore, it is very difficult for a doctor to establish a diagnosis without additional examinations. Newborn babies often suffer from such diseases:

• the formation and accumulation of gases;
• colic;
• intestinal blockage. This may appear in babies up to a year and manifest bloating. The problem goes away as it grows without medical care;
• after reaching 6 months, the child may develop gastroenteritis;
• umbilical hernia in most cases manifested in babies who cry for a long time;
• pain accompanied by vomiting may be caused by poisoning.

If after 1 year the child has a pain in the navel, Dr. Komarovsky argues that this can only be as a result of infectious diseases (rotovirus, etc.), constipation and food poisoning. In primary school and adolescence, children can already suffer the following diseases as an adult:

• urinary tract infections;
• viral lesions;
• intestinal disorders;
• constipation;
• improper nutrition.

Pain can be triggered by the onset of menstruation in girls or by psychological factors. They appear in preschoolers and younger students. Pediatricians recommend that you take seriously pain symptoms  and do not delay the visit to the doctor.

Other causes and possible diseases

Pain in the navel can be caused by enteritis. This disease is also called intestinal catarrh. The source of its occurrence are infections and bacteria. They adversely affect the intestinal mucosa. Inflammation can also be caused helminthic invasion. Accompanied by strong condition mi spasms.

If the patient complains of pain above the navel, then this may indicate a serious illness:

• gastritis - inflammation of the gastric mucosa;
• stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer;
• oncological problems.

The first two cases are characterized by aching, acute or dull painful spasms. At the peak of a spasm, vomiting can begin, which brings temporary relief. Symptoms appear more intense after eating fatty foods or alcohol. The disease can worsen after any stressful situation. If the vomit contains blood admixture, an urgent need to call a doctor.

With pain sensations to the left of the navel there is a risk of diseases of the internal organs located in the left part abdominal cavity- spleen, pancreas, intestine, stomach. In addition, pain may occur due to the accumulation of gas, gastritis and diaphragmatic hernia. If cyanosis is observed during pain skin cover  in the navel, this indicates rupture of the spleen. At the same time, even light palpation during the examination causes a sharp pain in the patient.

If pain occurs in the umbilical region on the right, then there is a high probability of abnormalities in the liver caused by infectious diseases, as well as the gallbladder (in the presence of stones or due to liver disease), colitis, kidney disease. This can also be attributed to appendicitis, as it manifests itself individually, depending on the physiological length of the process. Inflammatory processes  at genitourinary system  may also occur pain sensations  in the navel area.

In the risk group for the occurrence of such diseases are heavy smokers, people who abuse alcohol, use steroid and diuretic drugs.

Most people notice a ripple in the umbilical zone. This is a normal condition. But sometimes this symptom may indicate an abdominal aortic aneurysm. A visit to the doctor is required.

If, after the examination, no pathological disease was identified, but the pain still does not subside, then you should seek help from a neurologist. It is likely that discomfort in the umbilical zone may be caused by neurological diseases. Too emotional and hyperactive people can face these problems. The reason lies in the defeat of the nerve endings, which causes pain. Most likely the doctor will recommend taking sedatives to help solve the problem.

If you feel pain near the navel, then this may be a signal that changes occur in your body, and not always in a good way. Therefore, it is necessary to urgently look for the cause of discomfort and return to normal life.

Abdominal pain is always a concern. This may indicate the presence of various diseases of the internal organs, especially the organs of the digestive system. However, this is not always the case, and much depends on the location of the pain, its nature and the reasons that could cause its appearance in general. Sometimes any pain syndrome can only be the answer of our organism to some factors irritating it, and this is not the worst option, since in such a case it is much easier to solve the problem. Let's try to figure out in women, because this is quite a non-standard pain syndrome.

Causes of pain in the navel

One of the reasons why a woman’s navel hurts is the monthly ovulatory cycle, which largely focuses on the reproductive system in the large pelvis, that is, close to the abdomen. The monthly cycle consists of several stages, and the most painful is the period of menstruation. First of all, it is a hormonal adjustment. If at the time of ovulation in a woman's blood, hormones prolactin and estrogen dominate, which improve her well-being and affect the active work of the reproductive system, then during menstruation everything is completely different. The hormone progesterone, which replaces the "female" hormones, on the contrary, inhibits the work of the ovaries, stimulates the expulsion of the epithelium from the uterus along with blood clots and, most importantly, significantly reduces the body's pain tolerance. In other words, for the period of "monthly" woman becomes even more sensitive to unpleasant sensations.

The main cause of the pain is that it is necessary to separate the unwanted parts of the epithelium from the cavity and the unfit more egg cell. They can cause discomfort in the abdomen, often reaching the level of acute pain. The condition may be aggravated if the uterus in a woman occupies an unusual arrangement.

Now experts do not consider the deviation of the uterus in a certain direction as a pathology, but this may have its unpleasant consequences in the future. For example, when the uterus retracts posteriorly, it is located close enough to the large intestine, therefore during menstruation, when a small increase in the uterus body and its contraction is carried out, it can “rub” on the intestine, causing unpleasant pain  in the belly area.

What diseases should think about?

There are a number of diseases in which the navel hurts in women, although they are not specific only for this sex. Most often, this symptom suggests the following pathologies:

• Inflammation of the intestinal mucosa or enteritis. This condition is usually of an infectious nature, so it can be accompanied not only by localized pain, but also by symptoms of general intoxication, that is, nausea, vomiting, high feverdigestive disorders. All this is a consequence of the struggle of our body with harmful toxins. To avoid such troubles is to comply with food hygiene.
• Gastroenteritis - more global inflammatory disease, resulting from the ingestion of contaminated products and can cover not only the duodenal mucosa, but also the stomach.
• Inflammation of the intestinal appendage, known to all as appendicitis. It is widely believed that in this case, pain in the side, however, as medical practice shows, this is far from being the case. Each organism has some distinctive features of the anatomical structure, and the appendix can be located in a slightly different segment of the intestine. Thus, the pain is felt in the navel or gives into it.
• The umbilical hernia is also often manifested by pain. This condition is caused by stretching the umbilical ring as a result of excessive physical activity  and the loss of part of the contents of the abdominal cavity in the formed "bag" of the peritoneum and skin. It looks like a noticeable protrusion, and requires surgical intervention, as there is always a risk of pinching the contents of the hernia sac and its subsequent necrosis.
• Volvulus. Another terrible complication that requires urgent intervention of specialists.
• The presence of a variety of tumors in the abdominal cavity.

Who to ask for help

If you don’t know what to do, if the woman’s navel hurts, then it’s best to immediately consult with a gastroenterologist, who will help you establish the correct diagnosis and find an adequate treatment. Especially you should be alerted by the presence of symptoms, such as prolonged constipation, fever, frequent vomiting and nausea.

The causes of pain in the navel can be many. Doctors advise with regular or increasing pain in the navel to contact the medical medical institution for the diagnosis associated with the patient's unpleasant sensations.

Instruction

• To hurt the abdomen in the navel can with acute appendicitis, and the pain in this case often appears suddenly. At first it "spreads" all over the stomach, then it concentrates in the umbilical region. During this period, the temperature may rise, increasing the pulse. When you press the navel or right side  stomach, the patient feels a sharp pain. The situation requires an immediate call to the ambulance.
• Chronic enteritis is another cause of navel pain. The disease is often accompanied by colitis or gastritis. When enteritis inflames the small intestine, hence it's a dull pain, heaviness in the navel, most often manifested after a meal. With the normalization of nutrition and the use of special therapeutic diets, this phenomenon is reduced to "no."
• When protrusion of the intestinal wall (for example, in chronic constipation) occurs diverticulitis, a disease that can also be accompanied by pain in the umbilical region. For many years, the disease may not be felt, then manifested by fever and pain when you press the navel.
• A painful sensation in the navel appears with an umbilical hernia, when any internal organ  crushes through umbilical ring  on the abdominal wall. A hernia is manifested by pain in the abdomen and in the navel, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. The process of umbilical hernia treatment requires consulting a doctor and possible surgical intervention.
• If the small intestine is twitched (arises due to the presence of adhesions, sutures in the abdominal cavity, with constipation or severe diarrhea, often in infants), then there is, in addition to discomfort in the navel, vomiting, delayed stool, severe painful cramping in the abdomen. The situation can be very dangerous and critical, especially for a child, and therefore requires immediate attention for medical help.
• The navel can hurt a woman during pregnancy. But here it is necessary to distinguish the unpleasant sensations in the navel, which are caused by the growth of the abdomen, the tightness of the skin on it. This phenomenon is considered normal in pregnancy. But when the pain in the navel is aching, not passing or sharp, the woman must urgently tell the doctor about it, who observes her in the antenatal clinic. Such symptoms in some cases indicate the threat of miscarriage or the appearance of an umbilical hernia in a pregnant woman.