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I've lost a lot of weight over the past year (240 to 160) and my rib cage seems to have "closed in". my chest is not as large. can ribs do that?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Yes when you: That amount of weight this could happen, you have to try some exercise program for the upper extremities and chest area to help bring up that. Thanks.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2023

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A member asked:

I've lost a lot of weight over the past year (240 to 160) and my rib cage seems to have "closed in". my chest is not as large. can ribs do that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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