HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Heart Thumping Sensation Under Rib Cage, Loss Of Appetite. What Is Causing This Pulsing, Bulging?

I have a heart thumping feeling under my left rib cage. I can feel and see something that would remind me of my pregnancy like the baby kicking or something. what could be pulsing and bulging like that? I will state that I haven't eaten much today and I think I seem to feel it like this on days I don't have much of an appetite.
Mon, 13 May 2013
Report Abuse
Cardiologist,  's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

THE FIRST STEP IS TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST / The beats need to be DOCUMENTED by ElectroCardioGram (EKG). HOLTER (24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring) / ECHOcardiogram / TMT (Treadmill exercise ECG) / LABORATORY work-up – may all be necessary for further assessment and assistance. / You have not stated your personal habits, family history or co-morbidities, even age, gender...which could have an influence on the diagnosis and outcome... /
The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Electrocardiography


Loading Online Doctors....
Heart Thumping Sensation Under Rib Cage, Loss Of Appetite. What Is Causing This Pulsing, Bulging?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic THE FIRST STEP IS TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST / The beats need to be DOCUMENTED by ElectroCardioGram (EKG). HOLTER (24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring) / ECHOcardiogram / TMT (Treadmill exercise ECG) / LABORATORY work-up – may all be necessary for further assessment and assistance. / You have not stated your personal habits, family history or co-morbidities, even age, gender...which could have an influence on the diagnosis and outcome... / The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation. Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck