What Do Movements In Lower Abdominal Area Suggest?

Posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2016

Question: Hi,
I am feeling movements in my lower stomach - left side, since yesterday evening. There is no pain and top of the stomach I can see that movement too. Last cycle period was July 15.
Could you please guide what kind of action I need to take.

Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely intestinal movements

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Movements seen and perceived in lower stomach can be due to movements of the intestines due to excessive peristalsis.
If your last periods were on 15 July and the flow was normal, then the pregnancy and fetal movements are ruled out.
Moreover, fetal movements are felt after 5 months of pregnancy.
I suggest you to observe the movements for 2-3 days more.
If continued, then you should get an ultrasound of the abdomen done to rule out any pathology in the intestine.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (16 minutes later)

if in case it is intestinal movements, is that a serious problem?
I am unable to sleep in the night due to this problem. what should I do in such case?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not a serious issue

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, movements of intestines due to excessive peristalsis is generally normal and can be due to excessive stress or as a side effect of certain medications.
I will suggest you not to worry, be stressfree and note the occurrence of movements for next few days.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar