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What Causes Tingling Sensation Inside Abdomen?
Question: what does it mean if my stomach feels itchy/ tingling almost if ants are crawling inside my abdomen?
Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to Peristalsis of intestine
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Sir
The cause of this sensation is definitely not related to any intrabdominal cause as CT scan is apparently normal with no other associated complaints.
The tingling and crawling sensation is usually felt due to awareness of peristaltic activity of intestine (the squeezing action of intestine which propel the food forward). Intake of certain food like oily food, carbonated beverages, caffeinated beverage could also lead to increased peristalsis and produce such symptoms. It's absolutely harmless and 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 due to Peristalsis of intestine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
The cause of this sensation is definitely not related to any intrabdominal cause as CT scan is apparently normal with no other associated complaints.
The tingling and crawling sensation is usually felt due to awareness of peristaltic activity of intestine (the squeezing action of intestine which propel the food forward). Intake of certain food like oily food, carbonated beverages, caffeinated beverage could also lead to increased peristalsis and produce such symptoms. It's absolutely harmless and 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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Brief Answer:
Associated Gastritis could predispose to it
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Associated Gastritis which predisposes to acid and gas dyspepsia could predispose to increased peristaltic activity. It should get better in 3 to 4 days time but you should continue medication for 4-6 weeks.
I would suggest you the following which will definitely help.
1. Taking Combination of Pantoprozole with Domperidone will definitely provide you the much needed relief. Discuss about this with your doctor.
2. Avoid Spicy and oily foods
3. Eat small quantity frequent meals
4. Avoid tea/coffee/alcohol/carbonated beverages
5. Consume high fiber diet
6. Consume plenty of oral fluids
Wishing you great Health
Take Care
Regards
Deepak
Associated Gastritis could predispose to it
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Associated Gastritis which predisposes to acid and gas dyspepsia could predispose to increased peristaltic activity. It should get better in 3 to 4 days time but you should continue medication for 4-6 weeks.
I would suggest you the following which will definitely help.
1. Taking Combination of Pantoprozole with Domperidone will definitely provide you the much needed relief. Discuss about this with your doctor.
2. Avoid Spicy and oily foods
3. Eat small quantity frequent meals
4. Avoid tea/coffee/alcohol/carbonated beverages
5. Consume high fiber diet
6. Consume plenty of oral fluids
Wishing you great Health
Take Care
Regards
Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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