Prolonged abdominal pain above the navel is a sign of what disease?

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Hello doctor,
Recently, I often have abdominal pain above the navel, sometimes there is a sharp pain, feeling very uncomfortable, sometimes I have constipation when going to the toilet, sometimes I have loose stools. Doctor let me ask, prolonged abdominal pain above the navel is a sign of what disease? I would like to thank you.
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Answered by Master, Doctor Vu Tan Phuc - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "What disease is the persistent upper abdominal pain a sign of?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Your symptoms are similar to irritable bowel syndrome. This syndrome is highly psychological. However, to diagnose the disease, it may be necessary to check colonoscopy, to review the number of bowel movements, the number of times of abdominal pain in a specific way, to make a correct diagnosis. The first thing you need to do is an abdominal ultrasound to check. You should visit a gastroenterologist for a detailed diagnosis, advice and the most appropriate treatment.
If you still have questions about abdominal pain above the navel, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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