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What Causes Pulsations And Twitching Sensations Under The Left Rib?
my husband is experiencing a pulsating blood pumping, twitching feeling under his left rib.It does nt hurt. We were kayaking over the weekend,so could be a strain. He is 45 and his dad died in his early 70 s of a AAA. Should we be worried? going for physicals 12/28/16
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
Hello,
Your husband's symptoms could be related to local inflammation or infection. Considering the fact that he has been kayaking, a strained muscle cannot be excluded.
Coming to this point, I recommend consulting with his attending physician for a physical exam, a resting ECG, a chest X-ray study and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Your husband's symptoms could be related to local inflammation or infection. Considering the fact that he has been kayaking, a strained muscle cannot be excluded.
Coming to this point, I recommend consulting with his attending physician for a physical exam, a resting ECG, a chest X-ray study and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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