Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My rib cage juts out and sinks in noticably on the left side, and the right side it seems like one rib is stuck behind the others. is this a problem?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Chest wall: There are variations and abnormalities in the way the chest wall forms leading to pectins escavatum or pectus carinatum. Either the breastbone caving in or protruding out, respectively. This can create the look of the chest caving in on one side and jutting out on the other. If it is mild it does not cause any problem however if it is deeply sunken then it can cause restriction of either the heart or the lungs. Please see your primary care physician if you're concerned.
Answered 1/14/2015
4.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have what feels like a large lump on my left side under my rib cage, but not behind it. It feels like a ball and it actually moves.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What organ is on the left side about one inche below the breast at the edge of the rib cage?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What organ is on the left side about one inch below the breast at the edge of the rib cage?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I'm swollen on my left side and yonder my rib cage. Could this be problems. With a liver. It aches and throbs a little?
Having problems on the left side under rib cage. Hurts when i breathe and when i lean forward. Pains have been going in and out?
My mother,60,has a severe pain on her left side below her rib cage. She was diagnosed with diabettes and has galbladder problems. What is wrong?
Immediate response please no history of heart problems just tight and hurting back hurting really bad some left side pain around rib cage. Home alone ?
I got acid reflux problem.Im taking nexium (esomeprazole).But from last 2 weeks i have back pain left side close to shoulder blade in rib cage area. Why is that?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
