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A member asked:

Is it normal for a person who have a left rib cage higher than right that when i try to deep breath it hurts in the left rib cage.. i got scoliosis ?

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Possibly: what you describe can be found in cases of scoliosis. An exam, or even a look in a full length mirror. Can give you some information as to,that. The rib cage attaches to the spine. If the spine is bending , the rib cage will follow. And may appear asymmetrical. One side could be higher. That could cause pain with respiration.

Dr Saghafi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/28/2016

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