Q&A: I have a pain to the right of my navel after I eat. Anyone know what this is?
I have a pain to the right of my navel after I eat. Anyone know what this is?
Sounds like appendicitis.
Appendicitis (or epityphlitis) is a condition characterised by inflammation of the appendix. While mild cases may resolve without treatment, most require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly due to peritonitis and shock.This could be the beginning of a a duodenum ulcer given its location. Considering the Gall bladder surgery not that long ago, it could also be the intestines getting used to not having the Gall bladder around to absorb excess stomach acid and therefore producing some distinct pain. My suggestion – begin a bland diet sans salsa and see if the pain quiets. If it persists, ask an internist for a upper GI scan with barium. Not fun, but the ulcer will show itself easily enough. Hope this helps.Where does it hurt?
The number of organs in your abdomen and the complex signals they send can make it tough to pinpoint the cause of abdominal pain. Sometimes, the location of your pain can help narrow the list.
Go to this website and take the symptom check:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/symptom-checker/DS00671/SYMPTOM=29BC7DD7-2A5D-9994-E5E4AFF0259C6908&TAB=Abdominal%2520pain
Navel area
Pain near your bellybutton can be related to a small intestine disorder or an inflammation of your appendix (appendicitis).
The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch that projects out from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen. If it gets clogged or obstructed, it may become inflamed and filled with pus. Without treatment, an infected appendix can burst and cause a serious infection (peritonitis). In addition to abdominal pain, appendicitis may cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fever, and the urge to pass gas or have a bowel movement.
Upper middle abdomen
The epigastric area — directly above the navel in the upper middle section of the abdomen — is where you might feel pain associated with stomach disorders. Persistent pain in this area may also signal a problem with your upper small intestine (duodenum), pancreas or gallbladder.
Upper left abdomen
It’s uncommon to experience pain here. When you do, it may suggest a colon, stomach, spleen or pancreas problem.
Upper right abdomen
Intense pain in the upper right abdomen is often related to inflammation of the gallbladder. The pain may extend to the center of your abdomen and penetrate to your back. Occasionally, an inflamed pancreas or duodenum can cause pain in this area as well.
Lower middle abdomen
Pain below the navel that spreads to either side may signify a colon disorder. For women, pain in this area may also indicate a urinary tract infection or pelvic inflammatory disease.
Lower left abdomen
Pain here most often suggests a problem in the lower colon, where food waste is expelled. Possible causes include inflammatory bowel disease or an infection in the colon known as diverticulitis.
Lower right abdomen
Inflammation of the colon may cause pain in your lower right abdomen. The pain of appendicitis may also spread to the lower right abdomen.
Migrating pain
Abdominal pain has the unusual ability to travel along deep nerve pathways and emerge at sites away from the source of the problem. Pain related to gallbladder inflammation, for example, can spread to your chest and your right shoulder. Pain from a pancreas disorder may radiate up between your shoulder blades. This is often called “referred pain.”
Managing the pain
For mild abdominal pain caused by something you ate, it may help to sip water or suck on ice chips. When you feel better, try small amounts of bland foods, such as toast, applesauce or bananas. If stomach acid is an issue, an antacid may help.
When to see your doctor
Though most cases of abdominal pain aren’t serious, sometimes medical treatment is essential. Consult your doctor if:
The pain is severe, recurrent or persistent
The pain gets worse
The pain is accompanied by shortness of breath, dizziness, bleeding, vomiting or a high fever
Seek emergency help if:
The abdominal pain is sudden and sharp
The pain radiates to your chest, neck or shoulder
You vomit blood
You find blood in your stool or your stool turns black
Your abdomen is swollen and tender
Be prepared to describe the pain, including where it hurts and what it feels like. Proper diagnosis and treatment can help you feel your best again.With an ulcer typically there is pain until the person eats and then the pain subsides, just the opposite of what you have, the appendix is part of the cecum and that is lower than the area you describe. Does it hurt at any time other than eating, you did say it is worse when you walk. Did you have laproscopic surgery, and is this area near where they inflated you? It is possible that what you have is an umbilical hernia. Difficult to say without an exam, but hernias usually get worse over time. You do not need to see a bulge to have a hernia if it is still small, and these can be caused by incisions.
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