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I am having spasms in the right side of my body just below my rib cage. it hurts too. what could it be?
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Muscle spasm: It may be a muscle spasm, possibly brought on by strenuous activity. Try warm compresses at 15 min intervals or Ibuprofen taken with food. If it persists, see a doctor for a prescription muscle relaxer.
Answered 8/4/2015
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