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I have these twitchy movements in my left side (under my rib cage). it feels like a worm is moving. what does this sound like?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Rib: Muscle twitching , our ribs inflate and deflate by activation of the intercostal muscles, Get it checked out if it persists beyond several days

Answered 6/20/2018

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A member asked:

I have these twitchy movements in my left side (under my rib cage). it feels like a worm is moving. what does this sound like?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

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