The periumbilical region is an anatomical region of the body around the navel.

Where is the Periumbilical located?

Periumbilical pain is a type of abdominal pain that is localized in the region around or behind your belly button. This part of your abdomen is referred to as the umbilical region. It contains parts of your stomach, small and large intestine, and your pancreas.

Is Periumbilical upper or lower abdomen?

Periumbilical pain occurs in the area surrounding and including the belly button. When diagnosing abdominal pain, doctors must know where the pain is located. For example, when a person has appendicitis, the pain often starts around the periumbilical region and then moves to the right lower side of the abdomen.