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What Does An Indentation On The Rib Cage In A Test Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017
Question: What does it mean when a indentation suddenly appears on my rib age?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Respected xxxxxxxxxxxxx,without asso.symptoms identation is nonsignificant

Detailed Answer:
Resepcted xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
hi

I evaluated your query thoroughly.

*Ribcage ends at the level of full stomach, and the hard contour of the body
changes to a soft one that can vary with changes to the shape of the internal
organs.

*If you press, then you will certainly feel the transition.

*This will apply to both sides, but the stomach occupying a lot of space on the
left could give rise to fullness of space on that side, specially after meals,
where as the right side may be comparatively XXXXXXX tense due to having
intestines only.

*This is just an anatomical explanation, but it is wise not to be bothered about
such difference, unless there are associated symptoms , that may be alarming,
in which case I am sure you will certainly seek medical help in person.

Hope this clears your query , still I would love to know further details -
- pain associated , type , severity , duration
- exact skin appearance ( preferably with photograph )
- anything other which is noticeable along with this or prior to this or just after
appearance of indentation.

Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for using Health Care Magic & reviewing my answer thoroughly.
Wishing you a very happy healthy life ahead.
Regards Dear
Bye take care.
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What Does An Indentation On The Rib Cage In A Test Indicate?

Brief Answer: Respected xxxxxxxxxxxxx,without asso.symptoms identation is nonsignificant Detailed Answer: Resepcted xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. *Ribcage ends at the level of full stomach, and the hard contour of the body changes to a soft one that can vary with changes to the shape of the internal organs. *If you press, then you will certainly feel the transition. *This will apply to both sides, but the stomach occupying a lot of space on the left could give rise to fullness of space on that side, specially after meals, where as the right side may be comparatively XXXXXXX tense due to having intestines only. *This is just an anatomical explanation, but it is wise not to be bothered about such difference, unless there are associated symptoms , that may be alarming, in which case I am sure you will certainly seek medical help in person. Hope this clears your query , still I would love to know further details - - pain associated , type , severity , duration - exact skin appearance ( preferably with photograph ) - anything other which is noticeable along with this or prior to this or just after appearance of indentation. Hope this clears your query. Thanks for using Health Care Magic & reviewing my answer thoroughly. Wishing you a very happy healthy life ahead. Regards Dear Bye take care.