Pain around the belly button is often associated with the cecum, the appendix, ascending colon, right ovary and fallopian tube, or the right ureter.

Belly button pain can be caused by a range of conditions from your appendix to your ovary. 

Pain Around the Belly Button

Sharp pain in the lower right could mean appendicitis. Otherwise, pain can be caused by gas and constipation,  kidney stones, hernias, or issues with reproductive organs such as testicular torsion and ovarian cysts.

Appendicitis is what we think of when we have pain in the lower right abdomen. But the pain can be caused by gas, a bowel obstruction, digestion issues, a kidney stone, or other problems. If you have other symptoms like nausea and fever, you should see a doctor or urgent care.

Pain in the Lower Right Abdomen

Abdominal pain is usually a sign of a common illness or infection. Other causes include indigestion, a stomach ulcer, IBS, or food poisoning.

Abdominal pain is usually a sign of a common illness or infection. 

Abdominal Pain: Causes & When to Be Concerned

A lump on the right side with no pain could be a sign of a skin abscess. A painful lump can be caused by ovarian cysts or uterine fibroids in women. Hernias might also cause a lump or bulge.

Lumps can be caused by a skin cyst or a sign of something more serious like an ovarian cyst.

A Lump on the Lower Right Abdomen

A swollen abdomen is commonly caused by gastrointestinal issues that induce bloating. Some of these conditions include IBS, heartburn, bacteria in the intestines, or constipation. But there are more serious causes as well. 

Abdominal Swelling: 10 Causes & Symptoms

A swollen abdomen is often caused by bloating from conditions like IBS, heartburn,  constipation, and menstrual cramps. But may also be a sign of fluid buildup in the abdomen, liver disease, or an intestinal blockage.

Acute abdominal pain is intense and hits you suddenly. The conditions that cause it, such as appendicitis and acute bowel obstruction, are medical emergencies. Some causes are life-threatening, so getting immediate treatment is crucial.

9 Causes of Acute Abdominal Pain

Sudden, intense abdominal pain is always serious and can be life-threatening.

Children experiencing a lump in the belly button may have a congenital anomaly, while belly button lumps in adults may be caused by a hernia, an inflammatory condition, or a mass.

A lump in the belly button may be caused by a hernia, an inflammatory condition, or a mass. 

Lump in Belly Button: Causes and Treatment

A lump on the left side rib cage can be caused by underlying skin conditions like boils, warts, skin abscess, or cysts. Other rare causes for painful lump on the rib cage on the left side includes colonic neoplasm.

Lump on The Upper Left Abdomen Symptom, Causes & Questions

An itchy abdomen can be caused by a range of issues from contact dermatitis to shingles. Learn what the symptoms mean and how to treat it.

9 causes that can make your abdomen itch and how to stop it.

Abdomen Itch: Symptoms & Causes

Buoy’s doctors have compiled helpful information and treatment options for abdomen-related conditions.

Abdomen

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