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Is It Possible To Have Extra Rib That Causes Slight Pain?
So my ribs more towards my stomach stick out. My mother brought me to a doctor when I was younger and he said I had an extra rib. It's usually kind of tender and sometimes when I laugh, it feels like it pulls on something and causes some light pain for a few seconds. Do you agree that this is an extra rib? If so, how will this affect me and what should I do if it starts hurting again?
Wed, 4 Dec 2013
Hi,
There are chances of extra ribs in some persons. As your doctor had examined you and confirmed it. Extra ribs usually go undetected if there is no symptom associated with it. There is no harm in having it. If you experience much discomfort then consult your doctor for its removal surgically otherwise leave it as it is.
Regards
There are chances of extra ribs in some persons. As your doctor had examined you and confirmed it. Extra ribs usually go undetected if there is no symptom associated with it. There is no harm in having it. If you experience much discomfort then consult your doctor for its removal surgically otherwise leave it as it is.
Regards
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