1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor

  3. Non symmetric ribs. Please elaborate.

Non symmetric ribs

2016-02-25 20:27:02
When I lie down and observe my lungs, I feel that the left lung/the rib cage on the left side is a bit bigger/outward than the right one. It doesn't feel symmetric. So what might be the problem and who should I consult. Please elaborate.
243 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Sir, consult Physician

Answered2016-02-27 14:34:42

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+147
Consult with a doctor
Online now
If you have no symptoms or complaints there's nothing to worry about..its perfectly normal..if still you hv a doubt get a chest x-ray done and consult a chest physician.

Answered2016-02-26 14:50:51

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Non-Surgical Liposuction

Dr.Vijay Bathina(PT)

Is Non Surgical liposuction really a “miracle cure” for obesity? If you’re overweight, can you have Non Surgical liposuc ... Read more

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Dr.Naman Ajudiya

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver ... Read more

Non- Surgical Fat Loss Treatment

Dr.Geetika Mittal Gupta

Cooltech Advantage - Cooltech is a groundbreaking technology which uses a patented cooling process called Cryolyposis to ... Read more

10 Ways to Get More Sleep After Delivery

Dr.Rushabh Mehta

You can't change your baby's round-the-clock schedule or stop a sick toddler from getting you up at 3am. But you can imp ... Read more

Complementary and Symmetrical Couples

Dr.Nisha Khanna(PhD)

Marriage Counselor or Relationship Expert identify two types of couples that succour in understanding some of the dynami ... Read more

Non-Invasive Body Contouring Treatment

Dr.Lipy Gupta

Contouring treatments work by killing off a targeted bunch of fat cells. Since the cells aren't any longer there, and mi ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Suspicious Densities in Upper right lung

36589 Views
Accordingly to the accredited clinic wherein last April 24,2018 I had my pre-employment examination. Type ...Read More

LUNG AND THROAT PAIN DUE TO SMOKING

3387 Views
I'm Nikhil and I've been smoking from 4 years,in beginning i use to smoke 5-6 smokes a day but after one ...Read More

Cough , lungs

3242 Views
My right cp lungs is blunted . I have cough last 30 days . Which medication is. good ...Read More

Detoxify lungs

1412 Views
I have quit smoking recently now I wanna detoxify ma lungs so please suggest me some ways to do it other ...Read More

Lung cleaning

848 Views
I'm a smoker and want to pump out and clean my lungs... What is this procedure called and what type of sp ...Read More

Severe cough and lung infection

30 Views
Recently my husband was admitted due to cough syncope and lung infection. He's discharged now and he's ad ...Read More

I have chest pain and pain in lungs

148 Views
I have chest pain and lungs pain When we draw breath from the stomach, it becomes very hard and pain incr ...Read More

Type of food for a single cyst in lungs

85 Views
Hello sir I have a single cyst in my lung I am of age 38 years. I will be working in catering near cookin ...Read More

Lungs pain

56 Views
Sometimes I get right lung pain 1week continuesly, go away for few days and again get back pain 1week or ...Read More

Exercises & equipments for strong lungs

37 Views
I've to appear for PET (1600 m in 6 min. 30 sec.) for sub-inspector in a month. I recently have a minor h ...Read More

This question featured in :

Lungs rubbing against ribs
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.