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Is it possible to have muscle spasms around left or right rib cage?
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Absolutely: The intercostal muscle insert on the ribs and can certainly go into spasm. There are a number of potential causes and usually a detailed exam and appropriate studies can determine the cause. Thank you for the question.
Answered 3/31/2023
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