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A 18-year-old male asked:

I keep randomly getting a twitching popping feeling right between my ribs, that i can feel with my hand to if i touch there. could it be my muscle? itll be one small spot?

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Dr. Hiep Leanswered

Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience

Yes, it is likely the muscular fasciculation, it comes and goes, benign most of the time.

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