Does The Hard Lump Kicking Back In Abdomen Area Indicate Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 27 Feb 2015

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Question : IAM HAVING REGULAR BOWEL MOVEMENTS AND AND ON ONE SIDE OF MY STOMACH I FEEL A HARD. LUMP THAT KICKS BACK AT ME WITH A RAPID HEARTBEAT DIFFERENT FROM MY ON BUT MY TEST IS NEGATIVE. FOR PREGNANCY

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be peristaltic activity of intestine

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

The hard lump kicking back is likely to be peristaltic activity of intestine. Peristalsis is movement of intestine which propels food forwards. Increased activity of which can be sometimes felt as a lump kicking back , the same way one appreciates fetal movements. It can be confirmed by good clinical examination by your physician.
In the absence of any other symptoms and pregnancy ruled out there is no cause for concern.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

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