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I have been having cramps on my left side when moving, near rib cage and stomach a few days before the cramp the area was twitching no injury to area?

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Diaphragm: It sounds like a diaphrammatic spasm which is likely not serious.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/19/2016

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