Is it normal for one of your ribs to curve inwards?

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a few times when i play sport if i run too hard something under my ribs starts to hurt and it is really painful.

i have just noticed that my right rib has be hit before in sports and it does curve inwards where i am getting the pain?
does anyone else experience this?

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38% Normal
Based on 52 votes (20 yes)
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  • HaruHaru
    12 years ago

    One side of my ribcage sticks out more than the other and is also wider/differently shaped, it doesn't bother me too much and it's barely noticeable but it can be painful sometimes.

    ~If it bothers you alot you should see a doctor.

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  • sammij7
    12 years ago

    I would see a doctor about that!!

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  • I_steal_free_bread
    12 years ago

    Could be a bone defect, I forgot the name for it.

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    • I_steal_free_bread
      12 years ago

      rickets?

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  • Solophonic
    12 years ago

    Get it checked by a medical professional.

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