What causes constant pain behind the belly button?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have had strong abdominal pain for almost a week, originally moving between the left side, right side, and other areas, but now there is a constant pain behind my belly button while the rest still shifts around. The pain is cramping but turns sharp when I move, and pressing on it makes it worse. My bowel movements are normal, and I do not have nausea or vomiting, but the pain keeps getting worse.

I went to the doctor, and they only did a quick finger-prick blood test and listened to my stomach with a stethoscope. Then they prescribed Pantoloc (pantoprazole) and Novalgin (a painkiller) after diagnosing me with gastritis and sent me home. But my pain worsened with movement, and that part was completely ignored.

I took Novalgin a few hours ago, but it has not helped at all. It has been almost a week, and I still do not feel better. Should I push for more tests or get a second opinion? Can this be actually serious, and what it could be? I have a very healthy lifestyle, so I do not have a clue where this pain could be coming from.

Please help me.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

I am very sorry about your medical condition and I am glad that you are paying attention to changes in your body system. But do not worry I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed acute pancreatitis to rule out abdominal angina. Please do an abdominal ultrasound and reply to me with the result.

Please take one tablet of Hyoscine butylbromide 10 mg twice daily for one week. Reply to me if you have more concerns or questions.

Reply to me if you have more concerns or questions.

I hope this information helps you.

Thank you.