Patient's question:
The child is 18 years old. There's a bit of pigeon chest. The trace element test shows no calcium deficiency. Should we check other things carefully? How is pigeon chest treated? Will it lead to rickets? What should we do? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
The condition of pigeon chest is mostly caused by rickets in children. This deformity typically occurs before the age of 1, and pigeon chest after the age of 2-3 is considered a late stage of rickets, where treatment with calcium and vitamin D is ineffective. Mild pigeon chest usually gradually disappears with physical growth. Pay attention to physical exercises, such as chest expansion exercises, sit-ups, and eye-raising exercises, performed two to three times a day, which can help correct the deformity. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery and good health!