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What Does A Sunken Rib Cage Indicate?
Question: Hi. For the past few years, my rib cage has been a bit weird. The middle of my right rib cage had sunk in when I was about 15 and it looks like its sunk in a little more recently.. it does course a bit of pain and has done for years and im not sure what I should do or why it is doing it
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. i Would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. please share a clear image of that area.
2. what is your age & sex?
3. Was there any history of trauma to that site?
4. is it painful?
5. any history of recurrent chest infections?
6. anyone else in the family also having similar problem?
7. have you undergone any workup for it at a hospital?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. i Would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. please share a clear image of that area.
2. what is your age & sex?
3. Was there any history of trauma to that site?
4. is it painful?
5. any history of recurrent chest infections?
6. anyone else in the family also having similar problem?
7. have you undergone any workup for it at a hospital?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am not able to up load a picture.. there hasnt been any troma to it.. no one in my family has it.. it does get painfull.. im 22 and female..
I have not been to a hospital about it
I have not been to a hospital about it
Brief Answer:
Please visit hospital and get an appointment for a Thoracic Surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back. There are certain conditions like Pectus Excavatum in which there is rib cage deformity. I would suggest you to visit hospital and get an appointment for a Pulmonologist of Thoracic Surgeon. Both are specialized in dealing with such conditions. either one of them will examine the rib cage and may order some imaging studies as well for correlation. Results will help to start specific treatment. Meanwhile you can take acetaminophen for pain.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Please visit hospital and get an appointment for a Thoracic Surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back. There are certain conditions like Pectus Excavatum in which there is rib cage deformity. I would suggest you to visit hospital and get an appointment for a Pulmonologist of Thoracic Surgeon. Both are specialized in dealing with such conditions. either one of them will examine the rib cage and may order some imaging studies as well for correlation. Results will help to start specific treatment. Meanwhile you can take acetaminophen for pain.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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