What Causes Muscle Spasms Under The Right Rib Cage?

Posted on Wed, 18 May 2016

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Question : I am having tightening or muscle spasms under my right side rib cage. Not all the time just randomly it's not really a pain just feels like a muscle spasm. If I stretch out it quits. What could be causing this? It's been going on for about 2 years on and off.
Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
This is due to weak muscles

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Spasm in your rib muscle is due to lack of calcium and salt in body. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Drink glass of water with a tea spoon ful salt. It will take care of spasm immediately.
2. Take 1 gram calcium Daily and 60000 unit vitamin D 3 per week for six weeks.
3.Avoid very cool temperature.
4. Certain food items like rice , sweets can cause spasm. So avoid them.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (2 hours later)

I will follow your advice. Thank you so much!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I wish you a fast recovery

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
thanks for following my opinions. I wish you a fast recovery.Please write a review.
thanks

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar