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What Is The Treatment For Fluttering Sensation Under Rib Cage?

my husband has been having a fluttering sensation that comes and goes under his left rib cage area. He is currently out of town and we are trying to ascertain if he should see a doctor. I do see many people online asking questions of this same nature and it seems to be a muscle spasms. Any thoughts and should he see his doctor?
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Is there any other symptoms apart from this altered sensation. If not than it is nothing to be worried about. Some time spasm around ribs possible if person has less salt in body. Also smoking can cause these type of presentation. I would advice you to take salty lemonade, calcium and b complex in diet.
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What Is The Treatment For Fluttering Sensation Under Rib Cage?

Is there any other symptoms apart from this altered sensation. If not than it is nothing to be worried about. Some time spasm around ribs possible if person has less salt in body. Also smoking can cause these type of presentation. I would advice you to take salty lemonade, calcium and b complex in diet.