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What Causes Pulsing And Kicking Sensation Under Ribcage?

Im 21 years old, im female and had a child 3 years ago. Im 5ft2 and weigh 9stone. Ive been having a pulsing/beating/kicking sensation on my left side under my ribcage. My friend has also felt it an she said its like mini kicks. But i had my period last month. Theres no way of me being pregnant. Im worried.
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). Arrhythmia can cause palpitations, tachycardia, pounding heart, kicking sensations etc.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for major heart diseases like arrhythmia.
Sometimes, stress and tension can also cause similar symptoms.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.. 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 Pulsing And Kicking Sensation Under Ribcage?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). Arrhythmia can cause palpitations, tachycardia, pounding heart, kicking sensations etc. So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for major heart diseases like arrhythmia. Sometimes, stress and tension can also cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it s solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.