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Suggest Treatment For Pressure Around Navel Region While Having Constipation

Posted on Mon, 18 Jan 2016

Question: pressure by belly button for few days. last 2 days I've been constipated. The pressure occurred before the constipation did. Just now I thought I was going to have bowel movement but a little rock size stool came out only one that is it. Could this be something bad as I can't eat I'm naseous. The pressure also passes to my back on and off.
UTI ruled out

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tests suggested

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you.
The fact remains that it cannot be predicted what it is. Bit since the pain came first I will suggest that you need to get investigated.
1. get a ultrasound of the abdomen
2. get a scopy if needed
3. a barium meal swallow through may be needed.

the ultrasound and x ray - barium meal- you can get done. The scopy will need a visit with a gastroenterologist .

I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (12 minutes later)

Okay I just had sharp pain that went through to my back and got lightheaded should I be worried? and thank you

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible pancreatitis

Detailed Answer:
That's a sign of pancreatitis or gall bladder condition. Better to test ultrasound and amylase and lipase. Avoid food. Take fluids. Meet a gastroenterology specialist as soon as possible, if needed in ER.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (12 hours later)

I went to the ER they told me I had isodense material on my gallbladder according to CT scan. But ultra sound showed normal gallbladder. what does isodense material mean and why it show on one test but nor other? thank you

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Specific information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you .
The thing is seen on one test but not on other because CT SCAN is a better test. It's therefore possible that ultrasound didn't pick what ct did.
Isodense image is a technical term that means some opacity is present.
As suggested before, you should meet a gastroenterology specialist with the CT SCAN.
BEST of luck. Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar