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What Causes A Sudden Protrusion Below The Ribs?

I have a bony protrusion on the left side of my body below by ribs; it feels like an extra rib but the right side of my body doesn t have it. I ve only just noticed this, I m a female teen and didn t think it was unusual for one side of the rib cage to be larger than the other until my sister pointed it out with horror. What is this? Is it harmful? Can it be removed?
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden protrusion below the ribs. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like diverticulitis , abdominal aortic aneurysm , hepatomegaly , splenomegaly or local infection . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ultrasound along with physical examination to check tenderness an consistency. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 5 days along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem . For now take proper rest and apply warm compresses on it .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes A Sudden Protrusion Below The Ribs?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden protrusion below the ribs. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like diverticulitis , abdominal aortic aneurysm , hepatomegaly , splenomegaly or local infection . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ultrasound along with physical examination to check tenderness an consistency. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 5 days along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem . For now take proper rest and apply warm compresses on it . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari