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What Causes Constant Feeling Of Something Moving In The Abdomen?

Posted on Thu, 16 Feb 2017

Question: I am constantly feeling and seeing something move in my abdomen it starts behind my belly button come up towards my ribs and and then from left to right. I'm not pregnant. Just curious as to what it could be.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should be investigated. It could be Mesenteric cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it could be a Mesenteric cyst.Mesentery is a sheet like structure that is freely XXXXXXX and has the arterial supply to the bowel.A cyst in it can be freely XXXXXXX
Ultrasound abdomen will confirm the diagnosis.
Please consult your doctor and proceed further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (13 hours later)

Are they dangerous? What happens if it is a cyst?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be removed.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Cyst is a swelling filled with fluid.It is not cancer and it is not dangerous too.
You should get an Ultrasound and confirm the diagnosis.
Nothing to worry
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj