Pain behind the belly button, or periumbilical pain ... If you have appendicitis, you may feel sharp pain around your navel that eventually shifts to the lower right side of your abdomen.

However, there are some cases when stomach pain may warrant a trip to the emergency room ― especially if the pain is severe ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Upper abdominal pain originates in the organs and tissues located between your ribs ...