
What Causes Fluttering Sensation Under Rib Cage?

get electrolyte checked.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, welcome to HCM and thanks for choosing us.
I share your concerns about fluttering sensation you have. There are muscle fasciculations or spasms of diaphragm. Or it could be a intestinal movement too. Or heart flutter.
Reasons behind this could be long time in activity, electrolyte imbalances or some sort of indigestion. If it is a short duration problem, you can wait as it may disappear on it's own in some time. Do some physical activities like walking, if you were not doing.
However if it is prolonged for longer periods and troubles you much, you need to visit a physician and get blood work up done to identify the possible electrolyte imbalances. Low calcium or sodium or potassium can cause fluttering.
I would advise you to get an ECG done as we need to rule out heart related illness because sometimes heart related flutter can be mistaken to be from abdomen.
I hope my reply will help you. Please write to us for more information and follow up queries. I wish you good health. Thanks

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