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I've been getting bubblely feelings and sounds right under my ribs above my belly button. mostly when i lay down esp.after big meals. should i worry?

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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

No: Those sounds are from the peristaltic movement of your intestinal tract.

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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A member asked:

I've been getting bubblely feelings and sounds right under my ribs above my belly button. mostly when i lay down esp.after big meals. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

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