Lying down and feeling a pulling sensation in the upper abdomen may be due to gastrointestinal spasm, followed by gastritis can also cause this symptom. 1. Gastrointestinal spasm: a common digestive system diseases, may be due to functional dyspepsia caused by intestinal smooth muscle spasms, the onset of the symptoms often appear lying down feeling a pulling sensation in the upper abdomen. For this disease, you can take oral gastrointestinal capacity drugs, antacids, such as domperidone, omeprazole, etc. under the guidance of healthcare professionals for treatment. At the same time, relax your mind, change the bad habit of overeating and eat less intolerant food. 2. Gastritis: Gastritis refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa, which in the early stages of the disease can lead to lying down and feeling a pulling sensation in the upper abdomen. It may also be accompanied by bloating, nausea and vomiting, and loss of appetite. In daily life, many diseases can cause lying down feeling pulling sensation in the upper abdomen, it is recommended to treat as soon as possible, so as not to affect the life for a long time.