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What Causes Protruding Rib In Infant?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2015
Question: My baby boy of nine months old, the leftside rib (that may be 6or7) is slightly outwards than the right side.what is the problem?
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It may bw a normal finding - please upload image

Detailed Answer:
Hi....by what you quote I feel that it could be a normal phenomenon also. It is very common.

But to be more precise in guiding you, I feel that it would be great if you can upload an image of the same.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Dr. Sumanth Amperayani

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What Causes Protruding Rib In Infant?

Brief Answer: It may bw a normal finding - please upload image Detailed Answer: Hi....by what you quote I feel that it could be a normal phenomenon also. It is very common. But to be more precise in guiding you, I feel that it would be great if you can upload an image of the same. Regards - Dr. Sumanth