In the physical examination, above the navel is the upper middle abdomen, in this region there are structures such as the stomach, part of the liver, duodenum, etc. Pain in this area may be present in gastritis, duodenal ulcer and other diseases. The navel is an important body surface landmark, in the abdomen commonly used in the body surface partition, above the navel for the upper middle abdomen, in this region corresponds to the intra-abdominal organs including the stomach, the left half of the liver, the duodenum, the head of the pancreas, the transverse colon, the abdominal aorta and other arteries. Discomfort in this region may be due to lesions of the above intra-abdominal organs. Common conditions that cause discomfort in the upper abdomen above the navel include stomach disorders such as gastritis and gastric ulcer, liver disorders such as hepatitis and cirrhosis, duodenal disorders such as duodenal ulcer, and pancreatic disorders such as pancreatitis. In addition, the presence of skin contusions or infectious inflammation in the region can also cause discomfort in the upper middle abdomen. It is recommended to visit a hospital promptly when discomfort in this region occurs.