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What Causes Pulsating Sensation In The Ribs?
Question: I have a pulsating sensation on my left side below my rib. Kind of near my inner side of hip bone. I don't really have any constant pain. The pulsating/heartbeat feeling is constant and has been going on for 8 days now. It is visible to the naked eye. Nothing makes it go away...it continues while sitting, walking, laying down, etc.
Brief Answer:
There may be an active pathology underneath - find out asap
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Female/35 - pulsating sensation - visible to the necked eye - on left side below rib - near inner side of hip bone - feeling is constant - 8 days - nothing makes it go away - no constant pain - not visited a Doctor - no medications ...
The feeling of pulsation/heart beat is never normal anywhere in the body hence this should be well diagnosed. It indicates a pathology underneath and in this case can be an ovarian cyst or anything related to the blood vessels.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Needs Ultrasound with color doppler of the area.
Clinical evaluation, an actual examination - auscultation.
This will give an idea about the underlying pathology and gives a plan for any further management as per the findings.
Can you also feel the pulsations on palpation?
I hope this answer helps you to get an early diagnosis and proper management as needed.
Please give feedback and ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
There may be an active pathology underneath - find out asap
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Female/35 - pulsating sensation - visible to the necked eye - on left side below rib - near inner side of hip bone - feeling is constant - 8 days - nothing makes it go away - no constant pain - not visited a Doctor - no medications ...
The feeling of pulsation/heart beat is never normal anywhere in the body hence this should be well diagnosed. It indicates a pathology underneath and in this case can be an ovarian cyst or anything related to the blood vessels.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Needs Ultrasound with color doppler of the area.
Clinical evaluation, an actual examination - auscultation.
This will give an idea about the underlying pathology and gives a plan for any further management as per the findings.
Can you also feel the pulsations on palpation?
I hope this answer helps you to get an early diagnosis and proper management as needed.
Please give feedback and ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes it can also be felt
Brief Answer:
Get this diagnosed as soon as possible.
Detailed Answer:
If it is felt also, you need to get this diagnosed at the earliest.
You may consult your Doctor or go to ER and get the preliminary clinical examination and ultrasonography with color doppler asap.
Get this diagnosed as soon as possible.
Detailed Answer:
If it is felt also, you need to get this diagnosed at the earliest.
You may consult your Doctor or go to ER and get the preliminary clinical examination and ultrasonography with color doppler asap.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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