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What Does Fluttering Sensation Under The Ribs Indicate?
I am a 39 year old female. I have been having this weird fluttering vibration like under my left rib sometimes right as well. Has been going on for 4 months now. No pain. I notice it more at night when I sit down and relax after I eat. I do have acid reflux. I weigh 290 and I am 5 4. Should I worry
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Fluttering sensatioay be due to anxiety which may cause wall muscle contraction lead to that feeling. Other possibilities like abdominal wall muscle twitching or excessive caffeine or alcohol intake or hypokalemia or hypocalcemia or after vigorous exercise etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Use tablet Pantoprazole before breakfast for one week.Do yoga and meditation regularly. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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What Does Fluttering Sensation Under The Ribs Indicate?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Fluttering sensatioay be due to anxiety which may cause wall muscle contraction lead to that feeling. Other possibilities like abdominal wall muscle twitching or excessive caffeine or alcohol intake or hypokalemia or hypocalcemia or after vigorous exercise etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Use tablet Pantoprazole before breakfast for one week.Do yoga and meditation regularly. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.