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My left lower ribs stick out farther than my right. when compared both sides while laying down the left feels significantly different, but no pain..?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

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Scoliosis: Most likely cause might be idiopathic scoliosis That would cause the asymmetry without pain or an injuiry Id start with an exam and xray and go from there

Answered 1/31/2015

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A member asked:

My left lower ribs stick out farther than my right. when compared both sides while laying down the left feels significantly different, but no pain..?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

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