It might be pushed in an inch or two, I can't really tell for sure. I've known about this for at least 10 years now, so asking about this now is pretty random. Anyway, I don't know why or how this happened, when I'm toucing it, it gets a little bit sore, I'm 20 years old. Thank you.
A piece of my lower rib, on the right side, is missing?
Question posted by steffuz on 28 April 2015
Last updated on 13 January 2022
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5 Answers
shoffman7
13 Jan 2022
This is crazy I have the exact same thing, I noticed this like a year and a half ago. I'm currently 17. It feels like there's just a gap on the right side of my ribcage a few ribs up.
Does anyone have any updates on what this is about?
WeirdRibsClub
18 July 2020
Unfortunately I can’t diagnose you, however I thought I’d comment to say I too have this exact same ‘deformity’ with my ribs. Just as described by yourself and another commenter, the bottom of my rib cage feels uneven where my ‘false ribs’ would be however this is only on my right side. It also feels pointy, and deffs isn’t a normal development of ribs. There’s no pain, unless I press and play with the area too much. It’s so strange there’s nothing else online that can describe this as well as the users in this forum have. I have a dr appointment in a few days, I’ll ask about the ribs and let you all know what they say. Hopefully it can help others looking for some answers & put our minds at rest!
shoffman7
13 Jan 2022
I know this is an old post, but do you have any updates about this?
RiverofHudson
25 Feb 2020
Hey y’all - I’m here too with the same weird thing! I’ve noticed this since I was a kid. Everyone describing the “missing” portion bottom 2-3rd rib (depending on where you start the count?) from the bottom connecting it to the next rib. THATS EXACTLY IT! Wild bc I haven’t had any issues from it or had it bother me, is just there and wonder if it’s something I should ask about. Anyone talked to the Dr about it?
Ddp5130
30 June 2015
Hi, I'm experiencing the same exact thing on my right side too. I'm also 20 and I noticed it about 10 years ago. It feels like a space is missing and it hurts. I have no idea at all how this happened. I'm just confused.
steffuz
30 June 2015
Wow, that is crazy, unless you are trolling me...
Ddp5130
30 June 2015
No I'm being serious it's so weird idk what to do
steffuz
30 June 2015
You answered really fast, haha.. Where are you from? Just wondering where my clone lives...
Ddp5130
30 June 2015
Haha Delaware hbu
steffuz
30 June 2015
Okay, I live in Norway.. Anyways, really wish we could have an answer to this. :(
steffuz
30 June 2015
It really feels like part/s of the ribs are cut off, it's kinda sharp and sticks out a little bit, compared to the other side. Is it the same for you?
Dimethyl
3 Sep 2019
I'm four years late but I have the same exact issue, same rib you're both talking about and on the same side. I'm currently 20 years old, although youre both older than that now. Maybe this is is more common than we all though huh?
RiverofHudson
25 Feb 2020
Hey y’all - I’m here too with the same weird thing! I’ve noticed this since I was a kid. Everyone describing the “missing” portion bottom 2-3rd rib (depending on where you start the count?) from the bottom connecting it to the next rib. THATS EXACTLY IT! Wild bc I haven’t had any issues from it or had it bother me, is just there and wonder if it’s something I should ask about. Anyone talked to the Dr about it?
kaismama
28 April 2015
Which rib and where on it?
steffuz
28 April 2015
The 2nd or 3rd from the bottom rib, close to the middle of my stomach.
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