I ve been having fluttering in my right lower rib cage area, where my liver is. I have recently stopped drinking soda and started drinking water instead. I still have maybe 6oz of Pepsi, but it s too sweet now so I m used to the water, I guess. Anyhow, the fluttering is intense. You can actually see my skin jump, like muscle spasms. I guess I should include that I have a spinal cord injury (bulgings discs in cervical area), plus I have symptoms of brain leakage (My Dr already put in an order for an MRI for my brain-still waiting to schedule appt). The two are probably unrelated but in the even that it is NOT my liver fluttering, I want professionals to know the full story. I MAY have had an aneurysm in my brain resulting from my car accident in May 2014 (which caused the possible leakage initially), and if my online research has served me well, I am likely due for another aneurysm in the future. By the way, my spinal injuries resulted from a rear ending accident involving an 18 wheeler (ive been going to PT for 5 months now). Can the fluttering be related to my injury or is a result of a serious liver cleanse? I have a Drs appt on Oct 7th and I ll be asking her all these questions, for sure! But that s a week away and I would love some feedback on what I m feeling. The fluttering is non stop (3+ day/nights thus far), not painful, in fact I m getting quite used to it.
Hi, Thanks for your query. The fluttering in the lower right rib cage could be secondary to gall bladder disease like gall stones/infection, liver diseases, musculoskeletal causes like muscle spasm/rib strain/muscle tear due to over straining /myalgic secondary to viral infection. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care