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What Causes Twitching In Middle Of Rib Cage?

I am a 37 year old female- 5 1 90 pounds. I have a constant PAINLESS twitching in my left side in the middle of my ribcage, closer to my back. It feels the same as a baby fluttering or kicking during pregnancy, just in a different place. Thank you.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

You should not worry about such twitching. This can happen due to following reasons:
- Due to excessive physical work
- Due to dehydration
- Due to deficiency of vitamin B complex.

Excessive emotional stress, anxiety can also lead to this. You should do following to have relief:
- Do rest
- Take adequate amount of water or electrolyte solution to hydrate your self
- You may have a multivitamin formulations for a week, once a day
- Do warm fomentation

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What Causes Twitching In Middle Of Rib Cage?

Hello, You should not worry about such twitching. This can happen due to following reasons: - Due to excessive physical work - Due to dehydration - Due to deficiency of vitamin B complex. Excessive emotional stress, anxiety can also lead to this. You should do following to have relief: - Do rest - Take adequate amount of water or electrolyte solution to hydrate your self - You may have a multivitamin formulations for a week, once a day - Do warm fomentation Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopaedic Surgeon