What is the reason for the slight hardness of the baby's chest?

Patient's question:

Symptom Description: My daughter is almost 10 months old, and recently we noticed that her chest is a bit hard. What could be the reason?
History of Treatment and Effect: Just discovered, no treatment yet.
Help Needed: Want to know what could be causing it and whether it's necessary to go to the hospital.

Doctor's answer:

Hello,
Do not worry. According to your description, this situation is generally caused by calcium deficiency in infants and young children, leading to abnormal chest bone development.
Recommendation: I suggest first going to the hospital for examination and confirmation. After confirmation, timely medication should be taken to alleviate the condition. It can be cured. You can give the baby more vegetable puree and fruits rich in vitamins, which will help the baby's recovery.
Wishing the baby healthy growth. In this stage, breast milk or formula contains certain hormones that can stimulate breast development. However, most of the time, it can recover after discontinuation. It is recommended to avoid giving young children nourishing foods like chicken and duck necks.

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