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What Do Involuntary Movements In The Abdomen Indicate?
greetings! my belly, which is somewhat large -- i weigh 280, 5-9....but my belly is moving! it s a physical look down at my belly and see a wave of movement from lower to upper belly! it happens occasionally, not every day. talked to my physican asst and he said nothing to worry about. just digestion. but this is on top of my body cavity....on the surface of my belly. i m not going to go Alien or something like that? or is it just a simple convulsion?
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Hello,
It could be due to indigestion and acid reflux. You can take antacids like omeprazole or pantoprazole for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be due to indigestion and acid reflux. You can take antacids like omeprazole or pantoprazole for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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