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lucyholdcroft363
lucyholdcroft363 Posts: 124 Member
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Since I've lost weight, whenever I lay down I have a bloated stomach - it isn't fat as it is very hard. It also pulsates on the left where my stomach is quite noticably. Should I visit my GP or is this to be expected if I am slim?
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  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
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    No, that isn't to be expected.
  • lucyholdcroft363
    lucyholdcroft363 Posts: 124 Member
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    Okay, definitely visiting my GP then! :neutral:
  • Vune
    Vune Posts: 672 Member
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    Agreed. Good luck with the doctor!
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
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    No. Go see your GP.
  • lynnech614
    lynnech614 Posts: 67 Member
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    Please keep us informed as caring supportive friends
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
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    Sounds like a hernia maybe? Definitely get it checked out.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,150 Member
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    Definitely doctor time!
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,627 Member
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    so.... have you seen the movie 'Alien' ????


    ;)
  • wannabeskinnycat
    wannabeskinnycat Posts: 205 Member
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    callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »
    so.... have you seen the movie 'Alien' ????


    ;)

    :p
  • amyr271
    amyr271 Posts: 343 Member
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    Are you pregnant?
  • Wildstorms
    Wildstorms Posts: 72 Member
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    My pregnant belly did that...
  • Kellyymcd
    Kellyymcd Posts: 19 Member
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    Sometimes on thin to average weight people the pulse of the abdominal aorta can be seen when a person is laying flat and still.

    As for the hardness...are you moving your bowels regularly?
  • daniwilford
    daniwilford Posts: 1,030 Member
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    Sometimes a portion of the intestine can break through the stomach muscle, a hernia. See a Doctor. If you experience pain, nausea or vomiting without a fever seek emergency treatment.
  • MamaBirdBoss
    MamaBirdBoss Posts: 1,516 Member
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    I can see my heart in my stomach sometimes when I'm slim. That's normal, if that's what it is.

    If it's hard...when's the last time you pooped? LOL.
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
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    Is it painful? If so, skip the Gp and call 911. A pulsating abdominal mass can be very serious and deadly.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    edited July 2015
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    MamaBirdBoss wrote: »
    I can see my heart in my stomach sometimes when I'm slim. That's normal, if that's what it is.

    If it's hard...when's the last time you pooped? LOL.

    I also feel/see the same thing. Its like my heartbeat in my stomach when im laying on my back. I was told this is normal and not to worry about it by my doctor.

    But if it's bloating, pain, AND throbbing, i wish you the best of luck! See your doctor, it may be something worth getting checked out! :)
  • JayRuby84
    JayRuby84 Posts: 557 Member
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    I experience the pulsing all the time and I font want to sound odd, but the sensation of an earthquake. For me this is mormal, but like the others said, a check up would be appropriate if you are concerned.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,134 Member
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    callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »
    so.... have you seen the movie 'Alien' ????


    ;)

    rmn9vb3xagqn.gif

    Been waiting to use that gif for ages.

    OP, go to your GP if you're worries. It's probably something simple that you haven't noticed because you were heavier.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,943 Member
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    lucyholdcroft363 wrote: »
    Since I've lost weight, whenever I lay down I have a bloated stomach - it isn't fat as it is very hard. It also pulsates on the left where my stomach is quite noticably. Should I visit my GP or is this to be expected if I am slim?

    Go to your doctor. We don't know you and the only thing we can share is what's normal for us, not what might or might not be normal for you. :)
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,943 Member
    edited July 2015
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    MamaBirdBoss wrote: »
    I can see my heart in my stomach sometimes when I'm slim. That's normal, if that's what it is.

    If it's hard...when's the last time you pooped? LOL.

    What?

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