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What Causes Protrusion Of Rib Cage On One Side?
I had a bad case of glandular fever in 2nd of december alone with acute kidney failure and was given a 3-6 month recovery period I had all the symptoms of rash,enlarged pancreas, liver and spleen, I was jaundice and my spleen grew to 20cm, I went to the doctors in end of january and they said its within the normal limit of 13cm, I have recently noticed in the last week my left ribcage is pushed out and higher than my right ribcage, is this a problem?
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are not having any chest symptoms like chest pain, cough, expectoration, breathlessness etc, no need to worry for this protrusion.
Better to get done chest x ray to know the degree of protrusion.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are not having any chest symptoms like chest pain, cough, expectoration, breathlessness etc, no need to worry for this protrusion.
Better to get done chest x ray to know the degree of protrusion.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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