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I have a nerve or muscle jumping in the left part of my ...

Sent to Health Experts July 03, 2006 2:39 p.m.

I have a nerve or muscle jumping in the left part of my stomach, just below my ribs. It's not just a twinge, but really jumps. It's done this for about a week. It doesn't hurt, but it sure is aggravating.

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July 03, 2006 2:52 p.m. (12 minutes and 50 seconds later)

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The common causes of muscle twitching like the one that you are describing are ..

stress/ anxiety
drugs (caffeine- excess coffee)
electrolyte imbalalnce (low potassium)
drugs (estrogen, diuretics, steroids)

Rarely it can be a sign of the beginnign of a nerve disease.. hence show to a doctor if the symptoms do not improve over the next few days, while you should take plenty of fluids and a vitamin supplemetn (like centrum) in the meantime..

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