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What Could Painful Gas Bubbles On Rib Cage Suggest?
Hello! I m Jamie, and I keep having this gas bubble in my rib cage area. It s on the left side of my rib cage on the bottom of the rib cage. The gas bubble will pop and come back approximately 20+ seconds. It s been causing a lot of pain, and it is hard to breath when it comes. What should I do?
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
Hello
I have read your query.
There is possibility of pneumothorax leading to symptoms.
I will advise you x ray and CT scan.
CT guided aspirations will help you.
You may need clinical examination and further blood investigation.
i hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
I have read your query.
There is possibility of pneumothorax leading to symptoms.
I will advise you x ray and CT scan.
CT guided aspirations will help you.
You may need clinical examination and further blood investigation.
i hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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