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What Causes One Of The Ribs To Be Sticking Out Further And Pain?

My 11 year old daughter has on of her ribs sticking out further than the other for about 4 weeks and now it is getting very painful . She is active and likes to bend around with flips and such. She has only been complaining of pain for the last 4-5 days. What is going on?
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Sticking out ribs amy be due to vitamin D deficiency leading to Rickets. It is on side or both. Look for wrist widening ,leg bending and better still consult a pediatrician soon. Rickets is usually painless, so urgent examination is imperative.
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What Causes One Of The Ribs To Be Sticking Out Further And Pain?

Sticking out ribs amy be due to vitamin D deficiency leading to Rickets. It is on side or both. Look for wrist widening ,leg bending and better still consult a pediatrician soon. Rickets is usually painless, so urgent examination is imperative.