
What Do Cramps Near The Navel Indicate?

Question: Hi I'm a 40 year old female for the past four hours or so I have been experiencing a strange dull cramp like pain almost like a spasm in the right side of my bellybutton mid abdomen the pain last a second then disappears should I be concerned
Brief Answer:
You should get an Ultrasound abdomen.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Pain near bellybutton on right side could be due to Right sided ureteric stone or Appendicitis. Ultrasound abdomen will give a clue.
You should consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Till investigation, I will prescribe Antispasmodic tablet containing Dicyclomine twice daily after food to my patients with similar complaints.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
You should get an Ultrasound abdomen.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Pain near bellybutton on right side could be due to Right sided ureteric stone or Appendicitis. Ultrasound abdomen will give a clue.
You should consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Till investigation, I will prescribe Antispasmodic tablet containing Dicyclomine twice daily after food to my patients with similar complaints.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T


I have a dr appointment next Monday is it safe to wait could this be gas
Brief Answer:
If the pain is increasing, you should consult your doctor immediately.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
If the pain is increasing in intensity,you should consult your doctor immediately.
Ureteric stone /Appendicitis should be excluded.
I don't think it is Gas.
Regards
If the pain is increasing, you should consult your doctor immediately.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
If the pain is increasing in intensity,you should consult your doctor immediately.
Ureteric stone /Appendicitis should be excluded.
I don't think it is Gas.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T


The pain is not increasing on a scale of 1-10 it's a 2 almost feels like a muscle spasm does not hurt when I move ... You are making me overly alarmed should I rush to urgent care
Brief Answer:
then you can wait till Monday.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As the pain is mild, you can wait till Monday.
You can use muscle relaxant tablet till Monday.
Regards
then you can wait till Monday.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As the pain is mild, you can wait till Monday.
You can use muscle relaxant tablet till Monday.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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