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Can Scoliosis Cause One Side Of Rib To Be Lower Than The Other?

A couple of weeks ago I noticed that my left side of my rib cage sticks out more than the other side. I even lift my arms and suck my stomach in and you can see my left rib cage ends way lower than the right. I am a 26 year old female and for the past year I have been dieting and working out so maybe it has always been this way, and I do somewhat remember the left side always seeming a little bigger. Anyway, last time I had a physical my dr informed me that I have a slight scoliosis. Could this be the reason why I am lopsided? What else could cause this? I have anxiety so I am terrified, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
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it is possible that if scoliosis of spine is there then apparently ribs may stick out on side, a full x ray of chest and apine of thorax and back may determine it.Nothing to worry consult your scoliosis doctorfor remedy like brace/exercises
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Can Scoliosis Cause One Side Of Rib To Be Lower Than The Other?

hi it is possible that if scoliosis of spine is there then apparently ribs may stick out on side, a full x ray of chest and apine of thorax and back may determine it.Nothing to worry consult your scoliosis doctorfor remedy like brace/exercises