Question 1

when do you feel abdominal movement in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Quickening: For a first pregnancy may feel fetal movements around 18 to 20 weeks. For a repeat pregnancy may be felt as early at week 16.

Question 2

when do you feel abdominal movement when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Quickening: For a first pregnancy may feel fetal movements around 18 to 20 weeks. For a repeat pregnancy may be felt as early at week 16.

Question 3

can ibs or needing to have a bowel movement cause abdominal tenderness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: if your bowel very bloated it can get tender.  Usually gets better after BM, but if you were bloated for a long time, pain may take some time to go away.

Question 4

i am feeling a lot of movement in my abdomen. it feels exactly like the movements if a baby. i have had four babies, but i don't believe i am preg.

Accepted Answer

Movement: just to be sure do an in home pregnancy test if that is negative then it could be gas

Question 5

i've been having pregnancy symptoms for a few months i've gained weight but my appetite had decreased i feel movement in my lower left abdomen neg p.t?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy sysmptoms: If negative preg. Test most likely you are not pregnant. Do a blood preg. Test if still have doubts. Check your thyroid or gastrointestinal tract to find causes of your symptoms. Define pregnancy symptoms as well.

Question 6

why have i been having movement in my upper abdomen for a week now?

Accepted Answer

No one knows: Or can answer that question w/o taking a more complete history and examining you.  If this continues or is bothering you now please see your family physician.

Question 7

i have a heaviness in the left lower abdomen that is constant and dull in nature. however, it is severely sharp when i make any sort of movement. i've had it for the past three hours possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: abdominal wall, colon, small bowel, ovary, etc. colon: constipation/distention. small bowel: distention, ? a kink, ovary: follicle which has not yet ruptured to shed egg. All these likely temporary, likely to resolve, but difficult to know even in person &amp; impossible to judge from a long distance via text. Study abdominal anatomy on the internet, self-exam, learn, consider medical help.

Question 8

when should i be concerned about abdominal pains? usually they are dull or felt with movement and go away after some moments?

Accepted Answer

: You are asking a very general question. In order to evaluate abdominal pain or answer this question, you should seek the care of a doctor in person.  Here are some general things to be concerned about. Abdominal pain which is severe, fever, bloody stool, pain worse after letting go of a pressed abdomen.  This forum is not the best way to answer your specific question

Question 9

i'm on a 2 month injection and i'm feeling some movement in my abdomen. am i pregnant?

Accepted Answer

: Abdominal "movement" is usually intestinal gas formed by bacterial action on undigested foodstuffs. If you are concerned about pregnancy do a urine pregnancy test.

Question 10

i have been having movement in my abdominal area. feels like a baby but i had a tubal ligation in 2005. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Gas: If you haven't skipped periods and have a negative pregnancy test-most likely gas.

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Can ibs or needing to have a bowel movement cause abdominal tenderness?

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I am feeling a lot of movement in my abdomen. it feels exactly like the movements if a baby. i have had four babies, but i don't believe i am preg.

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I've been having pregnancy symptoms for a few months i've gained weight but my appetite had decreased i feel movement in my lower left abdomen neg p.t?

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Why have i been having movement in my upper abdomen for a week now?

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I have a heaviness in the left lower abdomen that is constant and dull in nature. however, it is severely sharp when i make any sort of movement. i've had it for the past three hours possible causes?

A member asked:

When should i be concerned about abdominal pains? usually they are dull or felt with movement and go away after some moments?

A member asked:

I'm on a 2 month injection and i'm feeling some movement in my abdomen. am i pregnant?

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I have been having movement in my abdominal area. feels like a baby but i had a tubal ligation in 2005. what could it be?

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