A member asked:

Laid down on left side of stomach.moved up & felt something pop near bottom part of rib i think. l side feels flat than right.hyperventilating. idea?

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Rib fracture or pain: can cause a tension pneumothorax. Pneumothorax will cause shortness of breath/ hyperventilation as a response. Also mediastinal paralysis and mediastinal pain from referred visceral pain from an abdominal organ, such as liver and gallbladder. Bottom line is you need to get to healthcare provider.

Answered 10/6/2015

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