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Noticed my left rib cage was sticking out further then my right the other night. its not soft or painful. it kinda feels like a hard lump if i touch it and move my hand around but at the same time, it still feels like normal (like my right side) but just

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Probably normal: There is nothing inside your rib cage that can make it "poke out." Anything that you feel must be outside the rib cage or the ribs themselves.

Dr Phelan-adams agreed

Answered 10/13/2020

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A member asked:

Noticed my left rib cage was sticking out further then my right the other night. its not soft or painful. it kinda feels like a hard lump if i touch it and move my hand around but at the same time, it still feels like normal (like my right side) but just

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Phelan-adams agreed

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