What causes fat loss around only ribs and sternum?
Patient: Hi,I'm 22, 6 foot 2 inches and weigh 16 stone 7 lbs, but over the past few months my ribs/ sternum are becoming increasingly visible, even though I'm not losing any weight. I'm not doing any weightlifting/ vigorous activity so no increase in muscle weight.What could be causing this? It's as though I'm losing fat from around my ribs/ sternum but nowhere else, and not losing weight. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. No need to worry for this. This is hormonal changes of the body.Testosterone in males causes more fat distribution in abdomen and less in ribs area.It also causes muscular build-up by increasing muscle mass. So no need to worry for this. This is physiological changes of body. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.