Patient's question:
The child is a premature baby, and before the age of 3, their physical condition was relatively poor. They received a lot of calcium supplements, but currently, they show symptoms of pectus excavatum. Onset time: It has only been noticed in recent years. Medical examination results: During the last visit to the hospital for a thorough check-up of the heart and lungs, the doctor mentioned that there was a slight pigeon chest, but after searching for many pictures and related symptoms online, it should be pectus excavatum. At that time, the doctor said nothing. Past treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered.Doctor's answer:
There are no specific standards for stratification; it is mainly determined by doctors through careful examination of photos and other methods to assess how the condition interferes with cardiopulmonary function and confirms its severity. Strict medical treatment is primarily corrected through exercise, and stability can be maintained in the following aspects:1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, body relaxed, eyes slightly closed. Gently raise both arms forward to the top of your head while inhaling. Pause for a moment, then let your arms fall naturally with a deep exhale. Repeat several times a day, with each session lasting 10 minutes.
2. Perform sit-ups or hold dumbbells while doing two-arm forward raises. Practice this 3–4 times a day, with each session lasting 10 minutes.