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Is Left Rib Being Bigger Than The Right One In An Infant Normal?
hi sir good morning my baby is reached to eight months left side rib is little bit bigger compare to right side i consult a doctor they checked the baby and said according to my experience this is not a problem,due to care of my son again i asked to doctor they said if you have a doubt you can take X-ray and echo and we finalised to clear your doubt
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
hello, thanks for your query, you need to rule out for congenital scoliosis, diaphragmatic hernia or subclavian syndrome. I just gave the possibilities.
do not worry, better evaluate with echocardiography, xray chest and ultrasound abdomen.
hope I have answerd your query, all the best. take care.
do not worry, better evaluate with echocardiography, xray chest and ultrasound abdomen.
hope I have answerd your query, all the best. take care.
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