Reasons for Flank Navel Pain

It can sometimes be difficult for a doctor to diagnose the reason for flank navel pain, as there are many various causes.

Flank navel pain is a discomfort or annoying pain that occurs below the belly button area and can be a sign of many various conditions, some much more serious than others. The only way to get an accurate diagnoses is to be seen by a doctor as soon as possible.

Mid-line and Side Flank Navel Pain

Common causes of flank pain around the mid-line area below the navel can be due to a urinary tract infection, painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis), pelvic inflammatory disease, menstrual discomfort, miscarriage, endometriosis or constipation. Other common causes of flank pain that may occur on either side of the navel area can be ovarian syndrome, ovarian cysts, kidney infection or an ectopic pregnancy.

Right Side Flank Navel Pain

An appendicitis is a very common cause of flank pain on the right side of the navel area. If having pain on the right side, it may be best to visit the emergency room, as the possibility of the appendix bursting may be life threatening. Other organs surround that area such as the gallbladder and liver that can also be the cause of flank pain in that area.

Left Side Flank Navel Pain

The cause of flank pain on the left side can sometimes be due to an enlarged spleen. An enlarged spleen is often a sign of something else going wrong in the body, however; it can also be due to the spleen itself being diseased, which is called primary hypersplenism. Another possible reason for left side flank pain is pancreatitis.

References

• Abdopain: Lower Abdominal Pain
• Spleenpain.org: Causes And Treatment Of Spleen Pain
• Digestive.niddk.nih.gov: What is pancreatitis?

Resources

• Everyday Health: Pain At Navel - Expert Articles