How to treat asymmetric ribs on both sides

There are many causes of bilateral rib asymmetry, which may be congenital or may be related to the development of the later, so it is better to be able to visit the doctor for examination and treatment for the cause. 1, congenital asymmetry: if the two sides of the rib asymmetry symptoms are mild and congenital, there is no discomfort, generally no special treatment; 2, improper posture: if the two sides of the rib asymmetry is due to improper posture and other problems, you can adjust the patient’s own bad habits, such as practicing standing posture in front of the mirror or dance-type physical exercise, as well as through the support, traction and other ways to correct 3, lack of trace elements: childhood due to vitamin D or calcium deficiency, can cause abnormal thoracic development, if there are no uncomfortable symptoms, no treatment. If you think it affects the aesthetics or organ development, you can consider plastic surgery to correct; 4, occupying lesions: when one side of the lung or thoracic cavity with a huge occupying mass, can also make one side of the rib convexity, resulting in asymmetric ribs on both sides, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital thoracic surgery, chest X-ray, CT and other checks to clarify the cause of targeted treatment, usually selected for surgical excision treatment; 5, pleural effusion, pneumothorax Pneumothorax: If the asymmetry of both ribs is due to a large amount of fluid in the chest cavity on one side, or due to a pneumothorax on one side, thoracentesis and closed drainage of the chest cavity are needed to relieve the symptoms. In case of non-congenital rib asymmetry on both sides, you should go to the orthopedic department of a regular hospital as soon as possible to clarify the cause through chest imaging and other examinations, and cooperate with the doctor for corresponding treatment.