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Is Rib Prominence On One Side Of The Body Normal?
Posted on
Sun, 5 Jul 2015
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Sun, 5 Jul 2015
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Tue, 21 Jul 2015
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Question : Is it normal for your ribs on the left side under your breast to be slightly bigger then the other side. I feel no lumps, nothing abnormal and everything in each side is symetrical each rib matching each side but I think sometimes my ribs on my left might be ever so slightly bigger then right. No pain, hardly noticeable.
Brief Answer:
It is a normal variation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The slightly more prominent ribs on the left side can be a physiological variation. It can be due to more use of arm of that side causing a muscle hypertrophy. Since there is no pain and structurally it is normal there is no need to worry.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
It is a normal variation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The slightly more prominent ribs on the left side can be a physiological variation. It can be due to more use of arm of that side causing a muscle hypertrophy. Since there is no pain and structurally it is normal there is no need to worry.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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