It feels like i have an air bubble under my left rib cage. Its not painful, it just feels like a pressure down my left side. Its uncomfortable to lay on my left side because it feels like my side is caving in. Same with laying on my right side. Also hurts when i lay on my stomach. The only time it doesnt hurt is when i lay on my back. what could this be?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having gaseous distension of stomach mostly, which gives you bubble feeling in left chest. But as a rule in left sided chest pain, we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If its normal then no need to worry much. It is a gaseous distension mostly. This can be due to HERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). So avoid stress and anxiety. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals. Take proton pump inhibitor. You will be alright.