why does it feel like someone is squeezing my insides?
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It may feel as if the abdominal muscles are contracting and creating pressure in the stomach. The feeling can come from the abdominal muscles, the stomach wall lining, or the organs surrounding the stomach. The tight sensation is often a temporary discomfort caused by diet or hormones.
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More often than feeling pain, a person might feel like they need to gag or start retching. During the procedure, your eyes will probably water, and it will probably be irritating. When the doctor pushes the liquid into your stomach, you might feel a cool sensation in your stomach.
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This may be due to regurgitating food up your esophagus. It may also be the pressure of the food in your stomach pressing down on your diaphragm. Your diaphragm separates your stomach from your lungs. Sitting up for a few hours until you digest the food can often relieve this uncomfortable feeling.
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That's probably what you're feeling that gives you this globus sensation. Another cause of globus might be post-nasal drainage and excessive mucus from allergies. In this case, the sensation is coming from sticky phlegm and mucus hanging in your throat. You might not be able to clear it as well as you want.
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Most of us have experienced the feeling of being bloated, when your tummy is stretched, puffy and uncomfortable. It often happens after a big weekend or over a festive season. But if you are experiencing persistent bloating, it may be caused by a digestive problem or issues with your diet.
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“Anyone who exercises and is using abdominal muscles puts pressure on the gastrointestinal tract -- including the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine -- and that can bring out symptoms,” says Keith J.
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Abdominal distension occurs when substances, such as air (gas) or fluid, accumulate in the abdomen causing its expansion. It is typically a symptom of an underlying disease or dysfunction in the body, rather than an illness in its own right. People suffering from this condition often describe it as "feeling bloated".
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Braxton Hicks contractions. If you feel tightening or cramping in your abdomen during your pregnancy, you may be having Braxton Hicks contractions. This is normal and not a sign that you're ready to give birth. Braxton Hicks contractions are sometimes called 'false' or 'practice' contractions.
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Hernias generally result from weak areas in your abdominal muscles and ligaments, causing your intestines or blood vessels to pass through and bulge. Men commonly describe the sensation of a hernia as feeling like something has popped, or given way.
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If you're feeling anything fluttering down in your tummy around this time, it's possible that your baby is grooving around in there. Baby's kicks are also called quickening. It may be difficult to tell at first if what you're feeling is your baby or gas.
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Pain, cramps or a knotted feeling in your abdomen. A feeling of fullness or pressure in your abdomen (bloating) An observable increase in the size of your abdomen (distention)
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Abdominal bloating is when the abdomen feels full and tight. It commonly occurs due to a buildup of gas somewhere in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Bloating causes the belly to look larger than usual, and it may also feel tender or painful.
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Which is why if you're bloated, the doctor explains, you'll get a tense "drum feeling" when you touch your stomach. If fat is the culprit, on the other hand, your stomach will feel "much more dense."
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Many people have felt their esophagus when they swallow something too large, try to eat too quickly, or drink very hot or very cold liquids. They then feel the movement of the food or drink down the esophagus into the stomach, which may be an uncomfortable sensation.
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The MS hug, also known as banding or girdling, is a symptom of multiple sclerosis in which someone feels as if they have chest pain, rib pain or a tight uncomfortable band around their chest. It can be felt anywhere between the neck and the waist and may feel so tight around the chest that it's painful to breathe.
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Too much coughing, lifting heavy objects, or sudden jerking movements can sometimes cause a muscle strain in the abdomen. This causes pain that is worse when you move. The area may also feel tender or look swollen and bruised.
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Everyone experiences nervousness at one time or another. It feels like a combination of anxiety, dread, and excitement all at once. Your palms may get sweaty, your heart rate may increase, and you may feel that fluttery nervous stomach feeling.