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What Causes Muscle Cramps Under The Ribcage?

I ve had this on going muscle cramping,under my right ribs, it feels like somethings rolling under my ribs. If I stretch out completely, it rolls back and the pain stops. It s progressively getting worse moving further up under my breast area. Any Ideas?
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
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Hello,

It is due to costochondritis or related symptoms. As of now you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain relief. Nothing much to worry and the symptoms will settle by it own in couple of days. If pain and cramps persist, better to consult a physician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Muscle Cramps Under The Ribcage?

Hello, It is due to costochondritis or related symptoms. As of now you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain relief. Nothing much to worry and the symptoms will settle by it own in couple of days. If pain and cramps persist, better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.