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What Is The Reason For The Left Rib Cage Protruding Compared To Right?
I have notice these months that my left rib cage is protruding few inches than my right side. I had never notice this for years. I have lost about 7 pounds these few months and I noticed this protrusion but ignored it, I thought it was just me. I never had this problem before. About ten years ago I gained few pounds and lost it but I did not have any protrusion of the left rib cage. What will I do?
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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You need proper clinical examination by a surgeon.
There may be many causes of protrusion. It may be normal variation,hypertrophy of soft tissues, problems in ribs or lungs.
Firstly chest X-ray should be done.It can exclude many conditions.
CT Scan of thorax can be done if needed.
Treatment depend upon findings.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
You need proper clinical examination by a surgeon.
There may be many causes of protrusion. It may be normal variation,hypertrophy of soft tissues, problems in ribs or lungs.
Firstly chest X-ray should be done.It can exclude many conditions.
CT Scan of thorax can be done if needed.
Treatment depend upon findings.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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