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Doctor insights on: Pain 2 Inches Above Belly Button

Constipation: Discomfort from constipation usually occurs below the navel. If your abdomen remains uncomfortable and if there is associated tenderness, nausea, vomiting, distension or fever, see your physician as soon as possible for diagnosis and treatment.

See your doctor.: That is a diverse, seemingly unrelated grouping of symptoms. In order to sort it out, you need a good evaluation by your doctor, including a history and physical exam and possibly some tests. I would see him/her soon. Good luck.

Stomach?: Several other organs lie in that area. Since the pain is after eating, I wonder if you are having a duodenal/gastric irritation or ulcer. It could also be your pancreas, your small intestine or your large intestine. Some people after having their gallbladder removed, continue to have pain. As you can see, it could be many things, so we need more info. Personal or virtual consult needed. Helped?

The liver: Also stomach ; transverse colon.

Abdominal pain: Abdominal pain can be associated with many different etiologies. Chronic abdominal pain is a common complaint and could be associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). LUQ pain could be splenic etiology. Epigastric could be pancreatitis, ulcer or other gastric etiology. If persistent, worsening you should see PMD for history, exam and labs. Online consult may help you determine next steps.

Abdominal pain: Given the info you've provided, recurrent abdominal pain is not uncommon and often benign. Irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) is a diagnosis of exclusion, so we can't say this is ibs without a more detailed workup. But my best advice is to keep a good diary of the "triggers" that cause the pain. E.G., is it associated with stress? Is it more often in the morning or after certain types of foods, etc.

Seems to be pain.: Sometimes we can't find a specific diagnosis other than pain. If you have been seen at two medical centers I am not sure you will find a better diagnosis on line. This sounds as though it is neuropathic pain. When will they move on to treatment?

Abdominal pain: Left sided abdominal pain may be from colitis, diverticulitis, kidney problems and any irritation to the skin may be contributing to this also. Need more information from the patient to narrow down the diagnosis

See MD: "dyspareunia"- pain during intercourse can be seen with a variety of causes, mostly gyn related, e.g. Ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, tubal pregnancy (cancer would be very unlikely at your age), also some bowel causes. Pregnant? Need to get examined, perhaps other testing, e.g. Pregnancy test, sono.

Yes: It is possible to feel discomfort anywhere in the lower left quadrant down into the testicles.

Several possibles: If you are vomiting or running fevers then go in to your doc right away. Otherwise your pain could be from a hernia, muscular cramping, gas, gallbladder disease, menstrual cramping, constipation, and or colitis. Your symptoms sound severe so get checked.

What else?: Very localized pain midline near the umbilicus could be a hernia, a pulled muscle, a skin problem that can't be seen yet, or early appendicitis...plus many other troubles inside the abdomen. If other symptoms, like bowel or bladder changes, vomiting or nausea, something to feel or not...a skilled practitioner should be able to help you figure it out.

More information...: We need more information on this to give you a better impression. Is it itchy? How did it start and when? Any blisters? If it has been going on for a while and growing in size? Soft, lumpy? If just an isolated bump it could be a fatty tissue mass or a cyst. However, for a definite diagnosis you would need to see a provider who can examine you and give a better impression of it.

Abdominal: Abdominal pain elicited by palpation and related to meals could reflect possible peptic ulcer among other things. It would be wise to have your physician obtain a thorough history and exam and decide on a proper course of treatment or appropriate referal to a GI doctor if deemed necessary. For now, at least, try to avoid spicy, acidic, and heavily seasoned foods; don't eat large or bulky foods within several hours of lying down; cut down on foods or drink high in caffeine content (coffee, tea, cola, chocolate, mountain dew, etc.). If not medically contraindicated with the meds your on (check with pharmacist) you may want to consider Prilosec otc while your waiting to see your doctor.

Gastritis/Dyspepsia: Your symptoms appear to be consistent with possible inflammation of the stomach lining given the location reported. When the lining is irritated nausea, bloating and discomfort can occur as well which is referred to as dyspepsia. Talking to your doctor about treatment options is recommended and avoiding spicy foods, greasy foods, caffeine, cigarettes, and alcohol is advised.

Possible hernia: This could be an umbilical hernia. I would have him follow up

Epigastric hernia: A bulge above the belly button midline is probably an epigastric hernia. A defect in the abdominal wall. Set up an appointment with a Doctor and surgeon and plan for repair

Cramping pain: Your pain may be due to gastritis and/or pancreatitis brought on by your alcohol consumption.

See your doctor: The combination of ibuprofen and alcohol can cause more stomach irritation than either of them alone, and you could have esophagitis, gastritis or duodenitis, inflammation of those areas. This inflammation can lead to ulcers and/or bleeding as well. It may be gall bladder and unrelated. I would see your doctor as soon as possible or go to an urgent care center.

Not pregnant: A woman who keeps having her normal, regular menstrual periods is not pregnant, unless her pregnancy just began after her last menstrual period.