Question 1

can scoliosis cause rib cage pain?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis: Yes scoliosis can cause rib pain. See an orthopedist if you are in pain.

Question 2

what do these results mean? "stable radiographic appearance of the thoracolumbar spine with a stable mild levoconvex lumbar scoliosis. stable mild lower thoracic degenerative disc disease." i have lower right rib pain that wraps around. thank you?

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: The wording suggests they are comparing older films taken at some point in the past with the new films. It says there is no change in the appearance of the structures between the two times the films were taken. What that means for the patient must be interpreted by the treating doc who knows all the facts of the case.

Question 3

what can be the cause/s of  hump of the ribs underneath the breasts.other than scoliosis.?

Accepted Answer

Rib issues: There are deformities of the chest wall called pectus cavernosum or excavatum that may cause contour issues. Having a fracture or a rib problem may cause as well. Get an evaluation.

Question 4

why does scoliosis causes costochondritis sometimes?is it because the ribs are protruding in the wrong way?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: Patients with scoliosis do have some degree of an asymmetric trunk rotation (atr) and this can cause some deformity at the ribs as well.  This could potentially out you at increased risk for episodes of costochondritis.  Don't hesitate to make an appointment with your doctor to discuss.

Question 5

hi, can rib hump caused by scoliosis reduce by doing yoga?

Accepted Answer

No: Yoga is wonderful for reaching and maintaining mental and physiological health. Rib humps secondary to scoliosis, however, are fixed and not improved by yoga unfortunately.

Question 6

intermit midbackpain wheremy spine curves frm scoliosis. radiates around under right ribs. what could cause?  months b/t episodz sometimes.

Accepted Answer

Midbackpain and ribs: Scoliosis is an unhealthy curvature of a normally straight spine, affecting 12 million people worldwide. A rotation of the vertebra and the rib cage usually accompanies this unhealthy curve. Bio-mechanical stresses that could potentially cause rib pain. Cobbs angle needs to be measured by spine x ray to ensure curvature is not compressing the pulmonary space. Also monitor your respiration /heart.C.

Question 7

my thoracoplasty to reduce scoliosis rib hump could not be performed as the protrusion was mainly caused by  fusion mass. can anything else be done?

Accepted Answer

Need more details!: To answer this question, one would need to fully evaluate your x-rays and CT of spine. This is a question better posed to your Ortho or Neuro Spine surgeon. Only they will have the expertise and data necessary to answer this with real understanding after review of your current anatomy via radiographic studies.

Question 8

im 19 and i accidentally found out i have scoliosis afyer a chest x-ray looking for causes of my dyspnoea likely cause? my rib cage sticks out on left

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: Without looking at the X-ray it is difficult to say. But if the curve is bad enough then it may very well cause breathing problems. Best talk to your doctor and think of necessary  treatment

Question 9

i have mild scoliosis and a flared lower right rib. can this cause chronic sore ribs and abdominal discomfort in that same area? utrasound was ok.

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: Yes, your flared rib and scoliosis can be causing the discomfort.

Question 10

what can cause rib pain?

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Costochondritis: Referred pain
costochondritis
pneumonia
pleurisy
tuberculosis
chest pain from heart disease
asbestosis or mesothelioma
lymphoma, myeloma
whooping cough
shingles is rib pain
occasional panic attacks
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Can scoliosis cause rib cage pain?

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What do these results mean? "stable radiographic appearance of the thoracolumbar spine with a stable mild levoconvex lumbar scoliosis. stable mild lower thoracic degenerative disc disease." i have lower right rib pain that wraps around. thank you?

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What can be the cause/s of hump of the ribs underneath the breasts.other than scoliosis.?

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Why does scoliosis causes costochondritis sometimes?is it because the ribs are protruding in the wrong way?

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Hi, can rib hump caused by scoliosis reduce by doing yoga?

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Intermit midbackpain wheremy spine curves frm scoliosis. radiates around under right ribs. what could cause? months b/t episodz sometimes.

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My thoracoplasty to reduce scoliosis rib hump could not be performed as the protrusion was mainly caused by fusion mass. can anything else be done?

A member asked:

Im 19 and i accidentally found out i have scoliosis afyer a chest x-ray looking for causes of my dyspnoea likely cause? my rib cage sticks out on left

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I have mild scoliosis and a flared lower right rib. can this cause chronic sore ribs and abdominal discomfort in that same area? utrasound was ok.

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What can cause rib pain?

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