Symptoms & Signs
Visible peristalsis
Serious
ICD-10: R19 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: पेट पर लहरें दिखना · தமிழ்: வயிற்று இயக்கம் தெரிதல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಹೊಟ್ಟೆಯ ಚಲನೆ ಕಾಣುವುದು · తెలుగు: కడుపు కదలికలు కనిపించడం · বাংলা: পেটের নড়াচড়া দেখা · मराठी: पोटाची हालचाल दिसणे · ગુજરાતી: પેટની હલનચલન દેખાવું
About this condition
Visible peristalsis means you can see wave-like movements of the intestines through the abdominal wall, which is not normal. This usually indicates an intestinal blockage or obstruction that forces the intestines to work harder. It is a warning sign requiring prompt medical attention to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.
Common symptoms
visible stomach movements
waves on belly
intestinal movements visible
stomach ripples
bowel movements seen through skin
When to see a doctor: immediately - may indicate intestinal obstruction
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | पेट पर लहरें दिखना · आंत की गति दिखाई देना · पेट की हलचल दिखना · उदर की तरंगें |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வயிற்று இயக்கம் தெரிதல் · குடல் அசைவு தெரிதல் · வயிற்றில் அலை · குடல் அசைவுகள் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಹೊಟ್ಟೆಯ ಚಲನೆ ಕಾಣುವುದು · ಕರುಳಿನ ಚಲನೆ ಕಾಣುವುದು · ಹೊಟ್ಟೆಯ ಅಲೆಗಳು · ಕರುಳು ಚಲನೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | కడుపు కదలికలు కనిపించడం · ప్రేగు కదలికలు కనిపించడం · కడుపు తరంగాలు · ప్రేగు కదలికలు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | পেটের নড়াচড়া দেখা · অন্ত্রের চলাচল দেখা · পেটের ঢেউ · অন্ত্রের গতিবিধি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पोटाची हालचाल दिसणे · आतड्यांची हालचाल · पोटावर लाटा · आतड्यांचे स्पष्ट हालचाल |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પેટની હલનચલન દેખાવું · આંતરડાની હલનચલન · પેટ પર તરંગો · આંતરડાની હિલચાલ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Visible peristalsis?
visible stomach movements, waves on belly, intestinal movements visible, stomach ripples, bowel movements seen through skin.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - may indicate intestinal obstruction
Is Visible peristalsis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Visible peristalsis?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately - may indicate intestinal obstruction.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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