Hello, I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician.
Your case has been allotted to me.
I understand your concern. Dull intermittent pain around the navel and under the ribs, especially if it worsens after eating and feels like a tingling or pressure sensation, is commonly due to gastric acidity, bloating, or mild muscle strain of the abdominal wall. Sometimes trapped gas or inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis) can cause similar discomfort. The fact that it improves with movement and pressing suggests itâs likely muscular or digestive, not bone-related.
1. Advices
Eat small, frequent meals and avoid lying down for at least 2 hours after eating.
Avoid spicy, oily food, carbonated drinks, tea, coffee, and late-night meals.
Include curd or buttermilk and plenty of water in your routine.
2. What to Monitor
Any relation of pain to meals â before eating, after eating, or during motion.
Associated symptoms like acidity, nausea, bloating, or changes in bowel habit.
3. Management
You may try Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily before breakfast for 7 days.
If you have bloating, add Simethicone + Domperidone (Gas medicine) after meals for 3â5 days.
Gentle stretching or mild core exercises may help if muscular tenderness persists.
If pain continues, an abdominal ultrasound may be done to rule out gallbladder, pancreas, or intestinal causes.
4. When to Consult a Doctor Immediately
Persistent vomiting, black stool, or severe continuous pain.
Sudden increase in pain intensity or associated fever.
Pain radiating to back or right shoulder after fatty meals.
Every patientâs situation is unique. Most such abdominal discomforts resolve within a week of proper rest, hydration, and dietary correction.
ð You can reach out to me directly for this case, and also connect with me in future for any medical consultation.
I am available on Practo or on WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven for a one-on-one consultation, where youâll receive:
⢠A personalized treatment plan
⢠Safe medicine adjustments (if required)
⢠Quick follow-ups to track your recovery
Take care, wishing you good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Romain Rajan
General Physician
Answered2025-11-04 18:20:43
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