What Causes One-sided Lower Anterior Ribs To Almost Feel Pushed Together?

Posted on Mon, 15 Dec 2014

Question: What would cause one-sided lower anterior ribs to almost feel pushed/squished together? It's the maybe the 5th-7th/8th ribs. Its almost like there is barely any space between them and they seem to curve under? No pain or bruising noted.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This could be due to scoliosis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

This could be due to scoliosis. In scoliosis due to curved and rotated spine, lower ribs pushed/squished together on one side there is barely any space between them.
It is better , if you can send an image of the affected area - you can upload it on this page.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (27 minutes later)

As you can see - the ribs look pushed together vs being elongated like the other side. Its always looked this way its just more pronounced lately .

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Infantile scoliosis, ribs or vertebral column malformations.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through the image provided. It could be due to infantile scoliosis, ribs or vertebral column malformations.
I suggest you to get it physically examined by an orthopaedician and get the imaging tests like x-ray, CT scan done under his/her supervision.

Wishing your child good health.

Warm regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari