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What Causes Vibrating Sensation In Upper Left Abdomen?

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015

Question: For a few days I have been experiencing a vibrating sensation in my upper left abdomen and around
The base of the rib cage on my left side. It is painless and my breathing is fine. My heart rate is normal and
My BP was 120/80.... are these muscle spasms or something I should need to worry about.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

Based on the few data you provided the pain is suggestive for gastrointestinal distention and as a such it's not to be concerned about.

However you should plan to meet your doctor for some general examinations (to exclude any other underlying causes), such as:
- Blood work
- Chest x ray
- Ecg
- Abdominal ultrasound

Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
p.s: if you have more questions to do, please don't hesitate to ask.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (3 minutes later)

I do have IBS and most recent EKG and bloodwork were perfect all withing last 3wks to 6mts.... How can I ris my self of this? High fiber diet etc

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Thank you for the new information.

Based on them my opinion is that your symptoms aren't heart related but are caused by IBS and are due to large bowel spasm.

My suggestions are:
- A balanced Mediterranean diet:
- Reach in fibers and vegetable oil
- Poor in fatty animal, and carbohydrates
- Avoid spicy food
- Drink plenty of water
- Use simethicone

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar