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I've been experiencing a flutter/kicking in my lower right abdomen, under my ribs, for a few days. not the first time, and no pain. what could it be?

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Hard to say: You should see your doctor and get checked for a heart arrhythmia. If you are having severe pains, chest pain, or shortness of breath with it get seen right away. Otherwise if it happens for only a second or two it can probably wait for your next doctors visit.

Answered 8/20/2017

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I've been experiencing a flutter/kicking in my lower right abdomen, under my ribs, for a few days. not the first time, and no pain. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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