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Why do your stomach feel like your intestines moving?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Intestines move: food along in order to digest it. There is some air in the intestines, the consistency of the food varies and you can feel the movement. It's easily heard with a stethoscope too.

Answered 5/3/2018

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Gas distension (ugh): The gas moving through your colon causes bloating/distension of different segments in waves, so it can feel like a moving roller coaster in your stomach at times. A large enough stool can also cause the same sensation with more discomfort. Excess gas might be a sign of stomach irritation that needs to be addressed through diet, lifestyle changes, medications, and/or stress management. Good luck.

Answered 11/27/2017

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