The two problems you describe, left side chest pain and constipation, lack a few details.
I'll need to know more about what is “sticking out” from the left rib that can’t be seen on an X-ray, MRI or CT-scan and the osteopathic diagnosis for the condition.
Constipation could be a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). You can try to manage constipation with a high-fibre diet and perhaps seek a prescription for purgative drugs like Dulkolax.
The most important thing is that all the medical tests excluded a tumor as a possible reason for the symptoms you are experiencing.
You may consult an orthopedist when the “rib sticking out” shows up again.
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