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contracting stomach muscles
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Dr. Lisa Gardner answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Bowel: Your bowel may be tightening causing what appears to be stomach muscles contracting. I would still take a pregnancy test to make sure you’re not pregn ... Read More
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Stomach: Could be constipation or bloatiness or what we call IBS
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Dr. Thomas Namey answered
48 years experience Rheumatology
Don't exercise your.: Don't exercise your abdomen. But why would you not want abdominal muscle?
A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. David Drewitz answered
27 years experience Gastroenterology
Hard work...: Developing the abdominal muscles requires lots of exercise... Sit-ups, crunches, leg lifts etc., however, you will not see your abdominal muscles i.e. ... Read More
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Dr. Charles Cattano answered
39 years experience Gastroenterology
Site w/100 reasons: http://symptoms.rightdiagnosis.com/cosymptoms/abdominal-muscle-spasm/collapse.htm
A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Alessandra Bertolucci answered
33 years experience Ophthalmology
Exercise: Exercise the previous day would do it.
A 48-year-old member asked:

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
Not important: Strength training is the most important way to tone. Do core strengthening exercises. Minimize carbohydrate intake and adopt a high protein diet.
A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered
45 years experience General Surgery
It could be: Hernia, abdominal or pelvic tumor, or, as you suggest, just muscle. In any event, show it to a doctor, so that the exact cause could be determined.
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Dr. Ravi Nerella answered
24 years experience Hospital-based practice
At the right age.: Tummy time is good for babies, but it should be at the right age. Should discuss with baby's pediatriacian.
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