Rib cage bigger, no pain nothing.

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Asked for Male, 18 Years

I am extremely thin 18year boy, my left rib cage look bigger when i tried to take breath and looking in mirror, as i dont have scoliosis i have checked out for it, so what is the reason, is this is birth defect or what (and i dont have pectus evacutum also). My doctor doesnt seem to be concerned.

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Dr. Abhishek Kaushik Joint Replacement Surgeon 14 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Abhishek Kaushik

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The deformities of rib cage may be congenital or acquired. Scoliosis may be associated; rickets s a common cause. However, its mostly cosmetic only; if there s no functional limitations to movements of chest or restrictions of lung capacity then these are usually left as such and not require any management. You can do respiratory exercises ( pranayama) to build your chest capacity. No consequence in long term

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