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Does Scoliosis Cause Indent In The Middle Of Ribs?

I am 19 years old, I have scoliosis, a 20 degree curve to the left on the top half of my spine, and a 43 degree curve to the right on the bottom portion of my spine. My ribs also twist, so when I lay flat on my back, my left ribs are about 2-3 inches off the ground, and they are that much higher in the front than my right ribs. A few days ago, I woke up with bruises on my left ribs, and now I have an indent in the middle of my ribs. It is very painful to breathe. What could be the cause of this? Is it because of my scoliosis? Thank you.
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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you must apply hot packs and anti-inflammatory gel like voveran gel for 10 miutes.take tylenol if much pain. consult spine doctor for spinal brace or for any correction of scoliosis possible
thanks
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Does Scoliosis Cause Indent In The Middle Of Ribs?

hi you must apply hot packs and anti-inflammatory gel like voveran gel for 10 miutes.take tylenol if much pain. consult spine doctor for spinal brace or for any correction of scoliosis possible thanks