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What Causes Pulsating Sensation Near Rib Cage, Dizziness And Diarrhea?

Hello. When I sit for a long time in the car, I start getting a pulsating sensation on my left side just underneath my rib cage (Stomach area). When it happens my feet and hands start getting dumb and I start feeling dizzy. As soon as I stand up I start feeling better. After this happens, I usually get diarrhea and other digestive issues. It has happened 3 times now. What could it be.
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
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Hi...
Thank you for the query.
I have understood ur question completely.
The pulsating sensation near the rib cage is the physiological phenomenon due to presence of apex of the heart.its called apexbeat.
As u are sitting for long hours in the same position ur nerves and vessels tend to get compressed . So u are feeling numbness and as you change ur position ur nerves and vessels are decompressed and flow of blood is uninteruptted and you feel better. There is nothing to worry much about it. If it happens very frquently then only you need to take next step.
I hope I answered your query

Regards.
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What Causes Pulsating Sensation Near Rib Cage, Dizziness And Diarrhea?

Hi... Thank you for the query. I have understood ur question completely. The pulsating sensation near the rib cage is the physiological phenomenon due to presence of apex of the heart.its called apexbeat. As u are sitting for long hours in the same position ur nerves and vessels tend to get compressed . So u are feeling numbness and as you change ur position ur nerves and vessels are decompressed and flow of blood is uninteruptted and you feel better. There is nothing to worry much about it. If it happens very frquently then only you need to take next step. I hope I answered your query Regards.