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What Causes A Twitching Sensation Below The Ribs?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Question: My 19 year old daughter has a twitch just below her rib on the left side. No pain, she says its just bothering her. It feels like a pulse but its not consistent. I told her it was a alien... lol
Should I be worried?
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Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am

I understand your concern, am Dr Bhanu and am a cardiology practitioner. i would like to tell you that if your daughter if otherwise healthy without any other medical issue there is nothing to worry as it is probably just a simple muscle twitch.
Just tell her to take rest for sometime and she will be good.

If you are satisfied with the answer you can close the discussion and kindly rate the answer.

I wish her good health
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What Causes A Twitching Sensation Below The Ribs?

Brief Answer: Nothing to be worried Detailed Answer: Hello Ma'am I understand your concern, am Dr Bhanu and am a cardiology practitioner. i would like to tell you that if your daughter if otherwise healthy without any other medical issue there is nothing to worry as it is probably just a simple muscle twitch. Just tell her to take rest for sometime and she will be good. If you are satisfied with the answer you can close the discussion and kindly rate the answer. I wish her good health