The pain around the navel is caused by acute gastroenteritis, intestinal obstruction and pancreatitis. 1. The area around the navel is an important part of the intestinal system, and the pain around the navel is the main manifestation during an attack of acute gastroenteritis. The pain will be more pronounced especially when pressure is applied around the navel. 3. During an attack of pancreatitis, there will be radiating pain, which is widespread, mainly around the navel, and is intense in nature, radiating to the back, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, and in severe cases, fainting.