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Had twitching under my ribs on the right constantly for hours. you can actually see it. have also not been able to hold food down all day. go to er?
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Fluids: It depends on how bad. If you are able to hold down clear fluids then be sure not to dehydrate. The twitching may be unrelated and is referred to as fasciculations. Have you possibly ingested or been exposed to any toxic substances?
Answered 11/14/2015
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