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What can cause a fluttering sensation in the lower left rib cage of a pregnant woman?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could me muscle : Fasciculations, arrythmias , movement of baby , or your husband tickling u there? Etc . Have an ekg done to be sure it's not heart related!

Dr Baez and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/18/2015

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