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What Causes Persistent Air Bubble Feeling Behind Left Rib Cage?

Hi, I m a 19 year old female. I have a constant feeling of a bubble right behind my left rib cage towards the bottom. I can feel it all the time, when I sit I feel it move against other things like my rib cage and when I lay down too. It s best when I m standing. It s been going on for years now. It s visibly noticeable that my left rib cage comes out a little.
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
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Hi dear ,

Welcome to HCM,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent air bubble feeling behind left rib cage . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like GERD ( acid reflux ) , asthma , gas problem , angina and heart attack . I would suggest to consult cardiologist for proper checkup without any delay , because such symptoms can not be ignored . Doctor may order certain test like complete blood profile test , TMT , ECG and other heart related test like angiography . Doctor may prescribe beta blockers along with aspirin and diazepam . Dctor may also refer your to gastroenterologist if there is acid reflux problem . For now take proper rest , take antacid after every meal and avoid spicy food specially at night and do not exert your body .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Air Bubble Feeling Behind Left Rib Cage?

Hi dear , Welcome to HCM, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent air bubble feeling behind left rib cage . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like GERD ( acid reflux ) , asthma , gas problem , angina and heart attack . I would suggest to consult cardiologist for proper checkup without any delay , because such symptoms can not be ignored . Doctor may order certain test like complete blood profile test , TMT , ECG and other heart related test like angiography . Doctor may prescribe beta blockers along with aspirin and diazepam . Dctor may also refer your to gastroenterologist if there is acid reflux problem . For now take proper rest , take antacid after every meal and avoid spicy food specially at night and do not exert your body . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari