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When i was younger, i slept alot on my left side. because i was still growing, it caused my left rib to deform, what can i do about it? i'm 17 now
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Nothing: I suggestion that its best to leave stuff like that alone. If you are disfigured than talk to a good MD.
Answered 8/23/2014
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