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Sensation Of Being Punched In Stomach When Trying To Sleep With Involuntary Grunts. Reason?

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Posted on Wed, 11 Sep 2013
Question: I have the sensation of being punched in the stomach when trying to sleep, I make involuntary grunts at the same time. This happens nearly every night.
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It may be irritable bowel syndrome

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It can be Irritable bowel syndrome.
You should reduce your anxiety
Dinner should be light,not heavy.
High fiber diet and green leafy vegetables have to be taken.
I prescribe a pre and probiotic capsule to my patients with this complaint along with antispasmodic.
If your condition is not relieved with these measures,
you should get investigated with Ultrasound abdomen & Upper GI Endoscopy
Wish you good health
Regards
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Sensation Of Being Punched In Stomach When Trying To Sleep With Involuntary Grunts. Reason?

Brief Answer:
It may be irritable bowel syndrome

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It can be Irritable bowel syndrome.
You should reduce your anxiety
Dinner should be light,not heavy.
High fiber diet and green leafy vegetables have to be taken.
I prescribe a pre and probiotic capsule to my patients with this complaint along with antispasmodic.
If your condition is not relieved with these measures,
you should get investigated with Ultrasound abdomen & Upper GI Endoscopy
Wish you good health
Regards