Question 1

what does it mean if i have a fluttering in right rib cage?

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Heart Issues?: This can be from something as simple as too much caffeine to a more serious issue such as heart problems.  I'd get that checked out.

Question 2

fluttering in left lower rib cage and stomach?

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Could: Could just be gas which isnt uncommon. If it persists see your physician for a work up.

Question 3

what could cause a fluttering/spamming under lower right rib cage?

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Muscle fasciculation's: There are a few possible causes .  The most common cause is simply fasciculation's  or twitching of the muscles.  You may or may not be able to visually see this happen.  If you can see it that is the best way to confirm the cause.  You can also get a similar sensation from the movement of intestines and stomach. Rarely this can also be skipped or rapid heart beats. Checking your pulse will confim

Question 4

i have been having fluttering right under or a little to the left of my rib cage which occurs maybe every half hour for the last few days. feels like ?

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Pulse check: it could be something as simple as muscle contractions or fasciculations in the chest wall or something more concerning like Atrial Fibrillation.  Please check your pulse at the wrist or neck during the next episode...if the pulse is irregular you should get into your doctors office asap.  If the pulse is normal it is still a good idea to be seen by your doctor but it would not need to be urgent.

Question 5

hi i'm a 26 year old female 320lbs the past week i have been getting this fluttering sensation right under my rib cage. what can it be?

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Fluttering?: Similar sensations due to passage of intestinal material and  a static muscle in the abdomen or diaphragm.  But nothing I know of has symptoms like that that is serious.  Your weight will shorten your life, cause diabetes, hypertension, knee arthritis and heart trouble. and much more negatives.

Question 6

ive been getting this, feeling, under my right rib cage every time i sit, lean to the right or left side, bend over forward, or lay down. the feeling is best described as fluttering. its been going on for five months now?

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? palpitations: Sounds th o me like youate describing palpitations,  where the heartbeat is not regular and often described as a fluttering sensation. There is a long list of things that cause palpitations.  High up on the list is medication side effects. Have you started any new meds around the time this started. Can also be metabolic disorders like thyroid problems. Best to discuss with your physician !

Question 7

what is the feeling of a flutter under the left rib cage, or side of the stomach?

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Muscle: This may be just a mild spasm or fasciculation of the muscles in that area.  Try ice, nsaids, and stretching.  See a physician if you have significant associated pain or associated GI problems.

Question 8

i have a small pain around my left rib cage and sometimes after or even when there is no pain i feel a flutter like a baby kicking?

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Thin chest wall: It is possible that if you have a thin chest wall your heart may sometime bounce up against your chest wall like a ping pong ball. That would explain the feeling you have of a baby kicking.

Question 9

hi when i get 2 minutes later i feel a fluttering bubble on my left side below my rib cage. i also have a discomfort feeling under my left rib cage ?

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Likley nothing serio: Depending on your age this may be a benign condition.  But if you have any cardiac risk factors please your doctor

Question 10

im having fluttering/poking sensations near my belly button under the left rib cage. do you know the possible cause of this?

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Various: Such fluttering feelings in the left upper abdomen or lower chest area could be due to irritable muscles or superficial nerves. Gas pains could be fleeting but are usually sharp. In the absence of any other symptoms like pain, tenderness, nausea, etc, i doubt any serious problem is present. See your physician if symptoms worsen.

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What does it mean if i have a fluttering in right rib cage?

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Fluttering in left lower rib cage and stomach?

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What could cause a fluttering/spamming under lower right rib cage?

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I have been having fluttering right under or a little to the left of my rib cage which occurs maybe every half hour for the last few days. feels like ?

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Hi i'm a 26 year old female 320lbs the past week i have been getting this fluttering sensation right under my rib cage. what can it be?

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Ive been getting this, feeling, under my right rib cage every time i sit, lean to the right or left side, bend over forward, or lay down. the feeling is best described as fluttering. its been going on for five months now?

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What is the feeling of a flutter under the left rib cage, or side of the stomach?

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I have a small pain around my left rib cage and sometimes after or even when there is no pain i feel a flutter like a baby kicking?

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Hi when i get 2 minutes later i feel a fluttering bubble on my left side below my rib cage. i also have a discomfort feeling under my left rib cage ?

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Im having fluttering/poking sensations near my belly button under the left rib cage. do you know the possible cause of this?

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