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My left chest bigger than the right side and my left rib now become bigger than right and it hurt so bad ,the doctor in our city cannot find the sympt

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Chest asymetry: Differences in size and configuration of the rib cage is not very unusual, but the presence of pain does suggest some type of pathology. You may have to see a different physician for a second opinion and appropriate evaluation.

Answered 2/3/2020

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A member asked:

My left chest bigger than the right side and my left rib now become bigger than right and it hurt so bad ,the doctor in our city cannot find the sympt

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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