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What Causes An Air Bubble Below Left Shoulder Blade?
Hi, I went for a back massage today and the therapist felt an airbubble of sort below my left shoulder blade. Each time she pushed it out, I felt air coming out inside me and through to my mouth. The therapist suggested I get hold of a gp as she has seen this once before and many years ago. The patient she picked it up on years ago went to a gp, not sure what they did but western the patient went back to the therapist, the airport was gone, the gp sorted it out. Any idea what this is and what the gp would have done to correct this?
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
Hi,
Based on the history you have shared, it could any muscular sprain or fat collection and feeling of relief post massage is a natural phenomena. There is no link of air coming out through mouth after that massage. Occasionally, faith healers etc., come up with such stories to satisfy your doubts.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
Based on the history you have shared, it could any muscular sprain or fat collection and feeling of relief post massage is a natural phenomena. There is no link of air coming out through mouth after that massage. Occasionally, faith healers etc., come up with such stories to satisfy your doubts.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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