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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Navel Pain
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Navel Pain
by morenita9977, Jul 01, 2008 12:06AM
Dear Dr.,
I am currently experiencing a sharp pain in my navel area. It is painful to press that area with my hand. I have never experienced this type of pain before. (I also have an "innie" navel.) Before the pain started this evening, I experienced diziness this morning.
I am currently in the middle my menstrual cycle and I am not sure if this related to my problem.
I am generally a healthy person, although sometimes I experience problems passing bowel movements.
I am currently taking the medication doxycycline for my acne and I am not sure if the medication is related to any of the pain that I am experiencing in my navel area.
You assistance in answering my question is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Kind regards.
I am currently experiencing a sharp pain in my navel area. It is painful to press that area with my hand. I have never experienced this type of pain before. (I also have an "innie" navel.) Before the pain started this evening, I experienced diziness this morning.
I am currently in the middle my menstrual cycle and I am not sure if this related to my problem.
I am generally a healthy person, although sometimes I experience problems passing bowel movements.
I am currently taking the medication doxycycline for my acne and I am not sure if the medication is related to any of the pain that I am experiencing in my navel area.
You assistance in answering my question is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Kind regards.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 01, 2008 05:24AM
, Jul 01, 2008 05:24AM
To: morenita9977
Doxycycline can cause irritation of the esophagus, which might cause pain higher up, not down near the navel. However, it might also be associated with gastrointestinal discomfort. I think you should stop the doxycycline for now and consult your general physician or internist before starting it again. Call today.
Dr. Rockoff
Dr. Rockoff
