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What would cause fetal like movement in left side of belly? it can be seen/felt. i had surgical abort july 2014. cysts? it's scaring me! help!

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

"Fecal movement": NO it's not fetal, I spelled it correctly in the summary. It is intestinal movement of fecal material ultimately resulting in a bowel movement.

Answered 2/3/2015

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A member asked:

What would cause fetal like movement in left side of belly? it can be seen/felt. i had surgical abort july 2014. cysts? it's scaring me! help!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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