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What Causes Left Sided Pain Near Belly Button?
Posted on
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Fri, 27 Jun 2014
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Question : in my left side near my belly button i have had some ongoing pain..at first i thought it was due to constipation but i dont feel constipated right now and still the pain is there . its not really severe more like 5-6 on a scale of 10 but it is annoying i dont know what this is...i sometimes have days where i dont feel anything and then the pain reappears. It is usually never there at night but appears during the day any idea what this might be.
Brief Answer:
Hi
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the query.
Possibly the pain is due to sensitive intestines as a part of irritable bowel syndrome. Need to get some basic tests done to look for cause like an ultra sonography and stool examination.
can try taking fibre supplements like isapgula 2 tsp at night and see how you feel. This is usually available over the counter.
If these tests are normal and pain continues to be severe then need to see a gastroenterologist and get some blood investigations and CT scan done if he feels so.
In addition some lifestyle modification will help you.
1) Eating on time
2) Taking adequate sleep
3) Regular walking
4) Avoiding sleep 2 hours after meals
5) Cutting down on stress and anxiety
All this will help you to control symptoms in long run.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Happy to help.
Hi
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the query.
Possibly the pain is due to sensitive intestines as a part of irritable bowel syndrome. Need to get some basic tests done to look for cause like an ultra sonography and stool examination.
can try taking fibre supplements like isapgula 2 tsp at night and see how you feel. This is usually available over the counter.
If these tests are normal and pain continues to be severe then need to see a gastroenterologist and get some blood investigations and CT scan done if he feels so.
In addition some lifestyle modification will help you.
1) Eating on time
2) Taking adequate sleep
3) Regular walking
4) Avoiding sleep 2 hours after meals
5) Cutting down on stress and anxiety
All this will help you to control symptoms in long run.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Happy to help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok but you don't think this might be dangerous like cancer or something
Brief Answer:
Hi
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the query.
Sorry for delay in replying.
Very unlikely that it could be some cancer.
But worthwhile getting yourself evaluated.
Hope this answers your query.
Best wishes.
Hi
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the query.
Sorry for delay in replying.
Very unlikely that it could be some cancer.
But worthwhile getting yourself evaluated.
Hope this answers your query.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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