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The issue is below my diaphragm, center under my rib cage, i have flutters or spasms randomly. at times it feels like there is a small mass that is tight. no pain at all. this is the second time it has happened. it can last weeks?

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Dr. Arthur Blain answered

Diaphragm mass: that mass is called your xyphoid process (small bone just distal to your sternum - totally normal finding) - flutters probably small muscle spasm - go see doctor eventually to confirm what I said

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/13/2019

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A member asked:

The issue is below my diaphragm, center under my rib cage, i have flutters or spasms randomly. at times it feels like there is a small mass that is tight. no pain at all. this is the second time it has happened. it can last weeks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Blain answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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