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A 28-year-old female asked:

I am having painless muscle spasms directly below my right breast near rib cage, what causes this? could this be stress related?

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Dr. Pauline Jose
Dr. Pauline Joseanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Many causes: Are they muscle twitches? Could be fatigue or stress or mineral deficiency? They are painless so I guess they are not bothering you? Observe and if worse and gets painful then see your doc.
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