Question 1

what causes muscle spasms under right rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragm.: It could be your diaphragm. Make sure you stretch your trunk muscles routinely, it could help.

Question 2

is it possible to have muscle spasms around left or right rib cage?

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Absolutely: The intercostal muscle insert on the ribs and can certainly go into spasm.  There are a number of potential causes and usually a detailed exam and appropriate studies can determine the cause.  Thank you for the question.

Question 3

keep getting muscle spasms at the sides and bottom of my rib cage mostly happens on the right side. what can cause this? thankyou!

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Several possibilitie: I am sorry to hear of your pain.  The differential diagnosis includes scoliosis with muscle spasm along the convexity of the curve, thoracic nerve root injury, or retroperitoneal problems such as kidney stones.
I am sure there are others so please see your primary care doctor and discuss the possibilities.  Good luck and take care.

Question 4

i am getting severe muscle spasms on the left just under my rib cage. it is painful & i have to wait unable to move until i actually feel it release.

Accepted Answer

Pulled muscle: can do this. Other conditions that can cause pain in this area include Gall bladder disease, pleurisy and heart disease. Your description sounds like you may have stretched too far and pulled a muscle. If you have shortness of breath, sweating, fever or the problem does not resolve see a doctor.

Question 5

i've been getting terrible muscle spasms on both sides of my rib cage. it seems that lying down and waiting it out is all i can do. but they are painf?

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Muscle irritability: Frequent muscle spasms or cramps can be due to deficiencies of calcium or magnesium. Your physician can order the appropriate tests if symptoms persist.

Question 6

what causes muscle spasm beneath rib cage

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Muscle Spasm: Severe cough and undue exertion like lifting heavy stuff can cause such symptoms.

Question 7

muscle spasm in lower front right rib cage that is painless what can cause this?

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Many problems: A Osteochronditis, Neurotic interribs.bad positions Pleiades etc could be be the etiology of you condition.

Question 8

why might i have muscle spasms and growling sounds under my left rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Maybe you are: Hungry?

If your stomach pain and growling and muscle spasms are severe you should see a doctor ro possible a gastroenterologist.

Question 9

muscle spasm under right rib cage. feels like a knot. i gently rub til goes away. 2010gallbladder surgery. stressed?

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Yes : The spasm can be from stress and strain 
massage and rest and hydration all help.

Question 10

been having a slight pressure/fluttery feeling right below my left rib cage. not experiencing any pain but have had it for about a week now and beginning to get concerned. a friend said it could be a muscle spasm. should i be concerned?

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I think you're...: ...already concerned!  Here are some reasons that I, as a doctor, would also be concerned: 1) if it IS painful.  2) If you get other symptoms with it.  3) If it interferes with your regular activities 4) If you're REALLY worried.  Sometimes a visit to the doctor is therapeutic if only to reassure you that there's nothing to worry about.  Best wishes.  Dr. Anne

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What causes muscle spasms under right rib cage?

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Is it possible to have muscle spasms around left or right rib cage?

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Keep getting muscle spasms at the sides and bottom of my rib cage mostly happens on the right side. what can cause this? thankyou!

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I am getting severe muscle spasms on the left just under my rib cage. it is painful & i have to wait unable to move until i actually feel it release.

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I've been getting terrible muscle spasms on both sides of my rib cage. it seems that lying down and waiting it out is all i can do. but they are painf?

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What causes muscle spasm beneath rib cage

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Muscle spasm in lower front right rib cage that is painless what can cause this?

A member asked:

Why might i have muscle spasms and growling sounds under my left rib cage?

A member asked:

Muscle spasm under right rib cage. feels like a knot. i gently rub til goes away. 2010gallbladder surgery. stressed?

A member asked:

Been having a slight pressure/fluttery feeling right below my left rib cage. not experiencing any pain but have had it for about a week now and beginning to get concerned. a friend said it could be a muscle spasm. should i be concerned?

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