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What Does An Enlarged Rib Bone Indicate?
I am a 28 Y/O female who has an enlarged rib bone on the R side, at about the 2nd intercostal area. Though the rib itself causes no pain, I do suffer some sternal pain if I lay a certain way too long. I am wondering if the rib should be cause for concern or not.
Thu, 26 Jul 2018
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I reviewed your query and here is advise.
I think you should do a x-ray of chest and back. Many people have asymmetric ribs and this is not a matter of concern.
Sometimes it shows deformations of vertebral column like scoliosis.
Consult an orthopaedic doctor for it.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I reviewed your query and here is advise.
I think you should do a x-ray of chest and back. Many people have asymmetric ribs and this is not a matter of concern.
Sometimes it shows deformations of vertebral column like scoliosis.
Consult an orthopaedic doctor for it.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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