Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why does my upper rib cage protrude out?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Normal: Hi This is called pectus carnitum and is very common. There are no long term health consequences to this other than cosmetic, and it is considered a variant of normal development. But occasionally it can be associated with other birth defects. Surgical repair can be done but each case is different, depending on the severity and the individual. Hope this helps. More info: http://bit.ly/2qA4bZc
Answered 5/14/2017
699 views
That's your built: If you are otherwise healthy, that's fine, but if you have any chronic symptoms you need to be seen by your doctor to rule out any spine or rib cage deformities, or lung problems affecting the rib cage, if not, enjoy your health,
Answered 5/18/2017
697 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I've noticed that my left rib cage right under my breast is protruding out and not level with other side, is something going on? its extreme.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Discomfort on left side of stomach below rib cage, mostly when i m sitting...i feel as if something is bulging out. but nothing is.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I was just wondering if its possible for an enlarged spleen to push out your left lower rib cage? Or what kind of things might cause your rib cage to protrude? Thank you?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it normal to have a slightly asymmetrical rib cage & collar bone or is it a sign of an underlying problem? My right clavicle & rib cage protrude outward more than the left and my spine feels like it curves to the left, is this normal? I also often get
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My rib cages are not level , the left side protrudes more than the right side and I have slight pain under the the protruding ribcage. Is this something I should be worried about?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Tell me about children with protruding lower rib cage?
The left side of my rib cage has been obviously protruding for 2 yrs now, what could be wrong?
My one week old niece has a small swelling protruding below her rib cage it feels like a gland or herniation. Please advise the possibility of what this could be.
Left side rib cage or chest protruding out. Since last 2 years my left side rib cage protrudes significantly more. Nothing in ultrasound. Am smoker.
Soft mass protruding from right upper quadrant of chest area no pain associated extends from lower rib cage towards naval area about 1"1/2 wide by 5"?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
