<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Doctor, I have been having difficulty eating for a few weeks now and I also have some discomfort and pain in my ribs.  <response>: Based on your symptoms, it is possible that you are suffering from a congenital malformation syndrome, which can affect the development of bones and muscles in the body including the ribs, which could explain the pain you are experiencing. Note: Due to the restriction of one back and forth, the doctor is unable to provide more specific information about the syndrome, such as which specific type it could be. 