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Feel like phone is ringing in my pocket but their isn't a phone on me. what is that ?

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

You are not alone: The phenomenon , called Phantom phone ringing, is a sensation felt by many of phone ringing in their pocket without a phone or when it is not ringing. It requires no special treatment as you get used to this innocuous sensation once in a while.

Dr Robinson agreed

Answered 4/26/2015

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