What could painful gas bubbles on rib cage suggest?
Patient: Hello! I m Jamie, and I keep having this gas bubble in my rib cage area. It s on the left side of my rib cage on the bottom of the rib cage. The gas bubble will pop and come back approximately 20+ seconds. It s been causing a lot of pain, and it is hard to breath when it comes. What should I do? Doctor: HelloI have read your query. There is possibility of pneumothorax leading to symptoms. I will advise you x ray and CT scan. CT guided aspirations will help you. You may need clinical examination and further blood investigation. i hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.