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What Causes Popping Sensation Below Left Rib Cage?

Hi, im my lower left area near my very bottom rib, i can feeling a popping. I hear a lot of movement/gurgurling there and im constipated. From what i ve been reading from the internet, i have a hernia in that location. I was wondering if anxiety is linked to hernias, and when does it become life threating? and last thing, can i get it fixed even if its not big, because it really makes me mad not knowing exactly what it is and its just annoying. I will be going for a physical soon can they find out for sure if it is a hernia during one? thank you for your time. :)
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Hello,

Popping sensation below the rib cage is commonly due to slipped rib. Other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms are sprain or strain, muscles, tissues or ligaments that are out of place can also cause popping side. Injuries, trauma, fracture may have similar symptoms. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get blood and Imaging tests done to detect any trauma, fracture, etc.

Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected & your clinical condition. In the meantime, take hot & cold compression for relief. Do stretch exercises and physiotherapy. Breathing exercises are helpful. Your doctor may treat you with cortico-steroid therapy.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Popping Sensation Below Left Rib Cage?

Hello, Popping sensation below the rib cage is commonly due to slipped rib. Other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms are sprain or strain, muscles, tissues or ligaments that are out of place can also cause popping side. Injuries, trauma, fracture may have similar symptoms. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get blood and Imaging tests done to detect any trauma, fracture, etc. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected & your clinical condition. In the meantime, take hot & cold compression for relief. Do stretch exercises and physiotherapy. Breathing exercises are helpful. Your doctor may treat you with cortico-steroid therapy. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician