If you've been spotting it really means you're pregnant.
Both the upper and lower ends of the stomach have a sphincter that regulates flow into and out of the stomach. The lower esophageal sphincter is at the top of the stomach, and the pyloric sphincter is at the lower end of the stomach.
yes , it is upper body.
It sounds like an ulcer. Try taking prilosec daily and drink malox when it hurts really bad. If that helps, then it's an ulcer.
lower abdomen
The stomach is located in the epigastric region (left upper quadrant) with the spleen, lower left ribs, and upper left area of the transverse colon.
The best places are your lower back (at the sides), stomach, upper arms and upper legs.
It is probably a braxton hicks.If this will subside when you rest then it is fine but when contraction is consistent and close,you better have yourself checked by the doctor.
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this may not help but i have the same thing.i have abs when i tense, both upper and lower stomach. when im not tensing however, my upper stomach is bigger. my lower stomach is flat and can see abs.lol eating increases the bulge so look when you havent eaten that could be the answer.dont worry its probably cool - as long as theres no pain associated. if there is see a doc.id be more concerned if my lower belly stuck out. im fit and i have it so it should be fine
Sphincters are circumferential muscles that can relax or constrict to regulate the passage of material through a particular area. The stomach is bound by two sphincters in humans: the lower esophageal sphincter that keep stomach acid in the stomach and the pyloric sphincter that regulates the flow of food in the stomach into the duodenum.
The gall bladder is in the right upper quadrant of the body..
Yes I have tightness in the bottom of my stomach on and off all day. My upper back and lower back feels funny to.