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What Causes A Moving Sensation In The Stomach
Question: So the last week or so my stomach has been moving. you can actually see it move. When I sit a certain way something moves consistent and it's freaking me out. I just had a period less then two weeks ago so I'm not pregnant. at first I thought it was gas but that's not it either. What is going on?
Brief Answer:
It could be pulsating feeling over stomach or bowel movements.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic,
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
1. You actual stomach or intestinal issues are not worrisome.
There might be various factors causing it including:
i) diet (containing more fluids)
ii) any new food introduced
iii) stress
iv) hormonal changes
2. It could be pulsating feeling over stomach or normal bowel movements as you said one can actually see the movement.
You should be careful with foods, especially avoid those that will alter the pH of stomach and aggravating your symptoms.
However,you should go for urine analysis to exclude urinary tract infection,abdominal ultrasound to rule out any stomach pathology and if still symptoms persists then upper GI endoscopy but before that you can take antacid like proton pump inhibitors ( pantoprazole or rabeprazole) with antimotility drugs which will help to alleviate this excess bowel movements.
You should consult nearby GP or surgeon who can examine you and prescribe this medications as all these medications are prescription based.
So,be rested.This is not a big problem unless you have any symptoms of abdominal pain or bloating or fullness in stomach or hyper-acidity or heartburn.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr.Sandipkabra
It could be pulsating feeling over stomach or bowel movements.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic,
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
1. You actual stomach or intestinal issues are not worrisome.
There might be various factors causing it including:
i) diet (containing more fluids)
ii) any new food introduced
iii) stress
iv) hormonal changes
2. It could be pulsating feeling over stomach or normal bowel movements as you said one can actually see the movement.
You should be careful with foods, especially avoid those that will alter the pH of stomach and aggravating your symptoms.
However,you should go for urine analysis to exclude urinary tract infection,abdominal ultrasound to rule out any stomach pathology and if still symptoms persists then upper GI endoscopy but before that you can take antacid like proton pump inhibitors ( pantoprazole or rabeprazole) with antimotility drugs which will help to alleviate this excess bowel movements.
You should consult nearby GP or surgeon who can examine you and prescribe this medications as all these medications are prescription based.
So,be rested.This is not a big problem unless you have any symptoms of abdominal pain or bloating or fullness in stomach or hyper-acidity or heartburn.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr.Sandipkabra
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