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Does The Hard Lump Kicking Back In Abdomen Area Indicate Pregnancy?
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
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
Likely to be peristaltic activity of intestine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
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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