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What Causes Sternal Protrusion?
hi i noticed about a week ago that a bit of the centre of my rib cage the sternum i think its called is pocking out further than the rest of the centre and was wondering what i should do i have tryed pushing my rib cage out as far as i can but nothing happens and was wondering what i should do.
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
Consult an orthopedic doctor.an x-ray should be done.
Do nothing yourself
Protrusion maybe due to calcium and vitamin D deficiency get serum levels for these tested.
Do nothing yourself
Protrusion maybe due to calcium and vitamin D deficiency get serum levels for these tested.
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