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What Causes Spasm In Rib Area Frequently?
I am 63 and when I turn or reach a certain way I get a catch or spasum in my rib area. I takes my breath and makes me cough to try and relieve it. It will die down and then come right back for no reason. I get them every day and more frequent as time goes on. Any ideas what is wrong. Lynn
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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This spasm in chest can occur due to following reasons:
-Dry cough: As chest wall muscle contract seconds before coughing to facilitate it. There is need to investigate cause for dry cough in your case.
-Anxiety or stress: if it is associated with excessive worry, palpitation or restlessness.
-Moving Bile stone in biliary tract may present with similar complaints.
You can provide more information regarding other associated symptoms with this problem to help you better.
Wish you good health and all the best.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
This spasm in chest can occur due to following reasons:
-Dry cough: As chest wall muscle contract seconds before coughing to facilitate it. There is need to investigate cause for dry cough in your case.
-Anxiety or stress: if it is associated with excessive worry, palpitation or restlessness.
-Moving Bile stone in biliary tract may present with similar complaints.
You can provide more information regarding other associated symptoms with this problem to help you better.
Wish you good health and all the best.
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