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Fluttering Feeling In The Stomach. Taking Whey Isolate Protein And Amino Liquid. Suggestions?

Posted on Sun, 17 Jun 2012

Question: Hi, I am feeling weird fluttering in my right middle side of the stomach just under my ribs, but their is No pain. I am 28 years old male. I have been gymming quite regularly and recently started doing abs exercise. Also I have been consuming whey isolate protein 50 gms per day post workout plus Amino liquid during workouts.

Answered by Dr. Hema Yadav (3 hours later)

Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting your query.

What you seem to experience is most likely a flickering of abdominal muscle and should resolve on it's own when the muscle is given adequate rest. Though the exact diagnosis can only be made after examination by a doctor, if it isnt painful and stops on it's own in few hours to a maximum of two days then it is more likely due to muscle twitches.

If it persists or you develop any pain or swelling or any new symptom then please seek prompt medical consultation.

If you are exercising with a trainer he should be able to give you a schedule with adequate time for exercising as well as resting each muscle group. If not then give your abs rest every alternate day.

Protein shakes and any artificial products are an extra load to the liver and kidneys, though you are taking limited amount you should take it only if advised by a doctor or nutritionist or an experienced trainer. As of now it doesn't seem to be the cause of your problem.

Hope I have answered your query. Do write back to me if you have further queries.

Please accept my answer if you do not have any more queries.

Wishing you good health.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hema Yadav (14 hours later)

Thank you so much for you response.

Also I have noticed that the muscle twitches/flickering mostly occurs after eating. 5-10minutes after I've had my meal. And it goes on for 30min to 1 hour inconsistently. I have been going for a walk after my each meal now, but still its happening.

Plus, I feel my stomach becomes tight on the ride side during that period of 1 hr after each meal.

There is No swelling or Pain. And Left side of the stomach feels normal at all times. Its only in the right middle side.

Its been 1.5 days since I am experiencing this, though I feel the flickering has reduced a bit since yesterday.

Please suggest, if I need to visit a doctor for this, or should I wait for 1 more day and see if it gets better. I want to avoid medication.

Thanks and Kind Regards
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Hema Yadav (1 hour later)

Hello,

Thanks for the follow up.

The details provided by you suggest one more possibility, that of gall bladder or diaphragm related problem since it is directly related to meals. However, this is a remote possibility as there is no pain involved.

Nothing can be said conclusively without an ultrasound abdomen. I would suggest that you wait for a couple of days since the situation at present is not an emergency. If the symptoms persist, then do visit your doctor and get an ultrasound abdomen done.

Hope I have answered your query. Please accept the reply if you have no further queries.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli

Follow up: Dr. Hema Yadav (19 minutes later)

Thanks,

Yes their is No pain, just flickering and bloating/tight stomach after each meal and I hope it isn't the gall bladder issue. And What Specialist should I visit, in case it does gets worse.

Also, I can continue with my workouts and protein supplements for next 2 days, right?

Kind Regards,
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Hema Yadav (5 hours later)

Hello,

Thanks for follow up.

You may Continue your schedule and in case problem persists visit a MD physician or gastroenterologist.

I dont feel it should be anything severe or gall bladder but it's best to consult if symptoms persist to be on safer side.

Wishing you good health.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D