Question 1

why left ribs stick out further than right side?

Accepted Answer

Possibly scoliosis.: There are several potential causes, but among the more common is scoliosis.  Scoliosis is a curve in the spine, but the first thing that occurs is a rotation of the trunk known as an assymetric trunk rotation or "rib hump".  Which causes the rib cage to be assymetric.  Consider being seen.

Question 2

my left ribs stick out more than the right ones as though they are petrewding, doesn't really cause pain that much but its annoying.

Accepted Answer

Always this way?: A primary care doctor can check on this. Some people are "born that way", and have an indention on one side of the front rib cage, compared to the other side. It may become more noticeable as a child goes through puberty and gets big and tall. The primary care doctor may refer to a specialist or a thoracic surgeon, if there is worry of a medical problem, or if some cosmetic treatment is desired.

Question 3

i have minimal scoliosis,dextro 5 & levo 7.what bothers me is my left rib sticking out & hurts when i lay on my side  & find it hard to breathe now.

Accepted Answer

Be seen: That degree of mild spinal curvature can not cause difficulty breathing; do, if you are having trouble breathing you should be seen immediately and it is likely from another source.

Question 4

i have pressure in my left rib cage and pain in my back, i was diagnosised with anxiety and im convinced i have everything that can be wrong is this pressure from my anxiety or do i have a tumor? and my left ribs stick out.

Accepted Answer

A special case...: It's a special case when a patient is diagnosed with anxiety and convinced that he has everything that can be wrong. In such a case, the patient should get information from a single, trusted primary care doctor. If the patient gets additional ideas of other possible but unlikely diseases, then the patient will have many many more things to be anxious about (more info can lead to worse anxiety).

Question 5

my left lower ribs stick out farther than my right. when compared both sides while laying down the left feels significantly different, but no pain..?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis: Most likely cause might be idiopathic scoliosis
That would cause the asymmetry without pain or an
injuiry
Id start with an exam and xray and go from there

Question 6

left rib seems to stick out, doesn't hurt but can hear like tendons moving during ab work outs. noticed a few months after i got really bad coughs.

Accepted Answer

Likely nothing...: One of the more common reasons for a pronounced protrusion of one side of the chest or the other is a degree of thoraco-lumbar scoliosis which is not necessarily something to worry about if you have no symptoms of chronic back pain.  However, don't focus on that if you are otherwise fine.  It is better that you are exercising regularly.

Question 7

noticed my left rib cage was sticking out further then my right the other night. its not soft or painful. it kinda feels like a hard lump if i touch it and move my hand around but at the same time, it still feels like normal (like my right side) but just

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: There is nothing inside your rib cage that can make it "poke out."  Anything that you feel must be outside the rib cage or the ribs themselves.

Question 8

i have scoliosis and the dr said my shoulders and hips look even but today i noticed my left rib cage is sticking out more is this related to dyspnea?

Accepted Answer

No and it is not : uncommon as scoliosis is a rotation or twisting of spine just as if you coiled a rope so there can be prominences of rib cage on one side &amp; of scapula or shoulderblade on opposite side.  The fact that shoulders &amp; hips are level suggests that your curve is balanced.  Only very large curves can affect breathing.  By age 19, if curve measures less than 50 degrees, there is little risk of worsening.

Question 9

is it normal for left lower side rib to stick out more than the right? are our ribs symmetrical?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your body is not perfectly symmetrical. There will be differences from side to side. Most notable are breasts. If there is no pain or problems with it then there is no reason for concern.

Question 10

why would my left rib cage appear to stick out more than my right?

Accepted Answer

Often does: It's fairly common for one costal arch to be more developed anteriorly. It means nothing.

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Why left ribs stick out further than right side?

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My left ribs stick out more than the right ones as though they are petrewding, doesn't really cause pain that much but its annoying.

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I have minimal scoliosis,dextro 5 & levo 7.what bothers me is my left rib sticking out & hurts when i lay on my side & find it hard to breathe now.

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I have pressure in my left rib cage and pain in my back, i was diagnosised with anxiety and im convinced i have everything that can be wrong is this pressure from my anxiety or do i have a tumor? and my left ribs stick out.

A member asked:

My left lower ribs stick out farther than my right. when compared both sides while laying down the left feels significantly different, but no pain..?

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Left rib seems to stick out, doesn't hurt but can hear like tendons moving during ab work outs. noticed a few months after i got really bad coughs.

A member asked:

Noticed my left rib cage was sticking out further then my right the other night. its not soft or painful. it kinda feels like a hard lump if i touch it and move my hand around but at the same time, it still feels like normal (like my right side) but just

A member asked:

I have scoliosis and the dr said my shoulders and hips look even but today i noticed my left rib cage is sticking out more is this related to dyspnea?

A member asked:

Is it normal for left lower side rib to stick out more than the right? are our ribs symmetrical?

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Why would my left rib cage appear to stick out more than my right?

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