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Ribs Sticking Out, Seems Uneven. What Is The Reason?
Hi i was wondering if you explain about someting i have noticed about my ribs for quite some time, i am a female aged 22 and have noticed that one side of my torso is different to the other i notice that i have one or two ribs sticking out on my left side and it is causing me to look a little uneven, what is the cause of this and how does this happen, i should mention i sleep on my left side a lot and leen on it a lot as well
Hi, Welcome to HCM, The deformed rib cage may be due to some spine problem . Abnormal curvature of the spine may cause projecting ribs on one side Please get a check up with doctor and find out if there is any wrong.
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Ribs Sticking Out, Seems Uneven. What Is The Reason?
Hi, Welcome to HCM, The deformed rib cage may be due to some spine problem . Abnormal curvature of the spine may cause projecting ribs on one side Please get a check up with doctor and find out if there is any wrong.