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One of my lower ribs sticks out a little in front of the stomach.no pain.maybe from an old gymnastics injury.maybe cartilage growth or split rib cage?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Ribs: It could be any of these things but I suggest that none of them should cause you any problem

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

One of my lower ribs sticks out a little in front of the stomach.no pain.maybe from an old gymnastics injury.maybe cartilage growth or split rib cage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

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