Question 1

what causes stomach pain and back pain while laying down flat?

Accepted Answer

: GERD - GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease (stomach reflux) is the most common cause of epigastric or substernal pain in supine position and it could radiate to the back. Besides GERD, pancreatic disease also causes epigastric pain (stomach pain as you said it) with back radiation.
If you feels sour liquid in your throat sometimes when you lay down flat, especially after a meal, you likely have GERD.

Question 2

how come when i'm laying down my stomach grows to much?

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Borborygmi: Borborygmi. (that term comes from the greek, meaning rumbling around) it may sound like you have some type of disease, but is just the sounds your intestines make. From time to time the noised are louder and you can hear them from the outside. It is actually a normal part of digestion most of the time. Rarely, if accompanied by pain it may mean there is an obstruction in the bowel.

Question 3

i work out every day i'm very active i use to have abs and a flat stomach but now my abs  only show up when i lay down and my stomach won't be flat.

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Diet and exercise: If your weight has increased, you may not see the strong muscles you created by working out daily.

Question 4

my stomach has been hurting for four days now and  everytime i stand up it starts hurting the only time it doesn't cause pain is when i'm laying down?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: To get an answer to your abd pain you will need to see your DR and get exam  Then you will get an answer and the correct treatment.

Question 5

i am a 24 year old female and for the past year after i had my baby a year ago i have been feeling my stomach pulsate. i also see it as well when i'm laying down on my back. i have no pain but i'm a little worried...

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Pulsating: If you are a thin person it is not unusual to feel or see pulsation in the area of your stomach related to your aorta. Have it checked by your doctor. If there is any concern he will have the area imaged. All the best.

Question 6

should you see pulsing in stomach while laying down?

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If you are thin, yes: But if you are chubby and much older you shoukd have your aorta checked

Question 7

hear sounds and feel stomach liquidswhen laying down. acid?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no.: There is almost always a little acid in the stomach, but the majority of contents is probably just food and liquid.

Question 8

pain in stomach frequent bowelmovements hurts more laying down going for 2days?

Accepted Answer

Possible virus: This could be a viral gastroenteritis which causes nausea,cramps,diarrhea and occasionally a low grade fever. The symptoms usually resolve in several days with no specific treatment. Eat a light diet,Avoid roughage,take Kaopectate (kaolin and pectin) as needed for the diarrhea. If abdominal pain becomes severe with tender areas,vomiting,abdominal distension,bloody or black bowel movements,have a physician examine you

Question 9

was laying down and felt "bubbling" in my stomach area..weird bubbling feeling...any idea what it could be?

Accepted Answer

Gas: Sometimes such feeling. Can be to normal peristalsis or gas. If you have no discomfort, no constipation, may not worry. Drink lots of fluid and avoid overeating.

Question 10

my stomach still protudes while laying down.. (looks similar to a balloon) it goes flatter but only slightly. how worried should i be?

Accepted Answer

Stomach: Please see if you can find a nurse who will take care of your stomach and whatever else is troubling.
May need more than one visit but that would be OK!

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I work out every day i'm very active i use to have abs and a flat stomach but now my abs only show up when i lay down and my stomach won't be flat.

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My stomach has been hurting for four days now and everytime i stand up it starts hurting the only time it doesn't cause pain is when i'm laying down?

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I am a 24 year old female and for the past year after i had my baby a year ago i have been feeling my stomach pulsate. i also see it as well when i'm laying down on my back. i have no pain but i'm a little worried...

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Should you see pulsing in stomach while laying down?

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Hear sounds and feel stomach liquidswhen laying down. acid?

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Pain in stomach frequent bowelmovements hurts more laying down going for 2days?

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Was laying down and felt "bubbling" in my stomach area..weird bubbling feeling...any idea what it could be?

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My stomach still protudes while laying down.. (looks similar to a balloon) it goes flatter but only slightly. how worried should i be?

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