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A 24-year-old male asked:

hi, i have a little pain or burn in my left ribs under the pecs and i was wonder if its caused because i have pectus excavatum. can somebody help me?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Orthopedic Surgery 54 years experience

No relationship: C ur pcp 4 evaluation.

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I have scoliosis, pectus excavatum, and asymmetrically flared ribs. Could wearing a corset help my posture? Are there other non surgical options?

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Can you develope or have Pectus excavatum and not have any signs or symptoms till early 20's ? I woke up yesterday with a indent in bewteen my ribs. No injuries

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