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What Causes Kicking Feeling Under The Rib Cage?

Sometimes I get a weird flip flop feelingjust under my rib cage. It almost feels like a baby kicking but that's not possible and it's been happening for a few years. One doctor suggested it was mearly gas but I don't feel "gassy", no burping or passing gas. Any ideas ?
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Kicking feeling under rib cage can be due to arrhythmia (irregular heart rate).
So better to consult cardiologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of heart
2. Ecg
3. 2d echo
4. Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases.
Sometimes stress can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out arrhythmia.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Kicking Feeling Under The Rib Cage?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Kicking feeling under rib cage can be due to arrhythmia (irregular heart rate). So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of heart 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo 4. Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Sometimes stress can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first rule out arrhythmia. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.