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Lower Ribs That Protrude Under Breast Area, Reduced Lot Of Fat. Should I Be Concerned ?
I just discovered my 15 year old granddaughter has lower ribs that protrude under the breast area. She has lost her baby fat and is slim and beautiful now. She said she showed them to her mother and she said it was just the way she was built. I am alarmed and I think it might be a form of scoliosis because she has round back, but not visible sideways curvature of the spine. Should I be concerned?
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
Hello
Thanks for your query.
Please have an Orthopedic opinion for the problem you have described.
As such, adolescents and teenagers often have protruding ribs because they lose the fat gained during childhood and are quite muscular and slim.
It is of no great concern, however if you find the shape of the chest and ribcage abnormal, it is better to have a doctor examine her.
Take care.
Thanks for your query.
Please have an Orthopedic opinion for the problem you have described.
As such, adolescents and teenagers often have protruding ribs because they lose the fat gained during childhood and are quite muscular and slim.
It is of no great concern, however if you find the shape of the chest and ribcage abnormal, it is better to have a doctor examine her.
Take care.
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