Patient's question:
What should be paid attention to for a 3-year-old child with pigeon chest? Is it necessary to take calcium supplements and vitamin E? How can the pigeon chest be reduced?Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Took some calcium supplements. What kind of assistance is needed: Need to register at the hospital for a check-up. Which department should be visited?
Doctor's answer:
Chicken chest is a sequela caused by delayed treatment of vitamin D deficiency rickets. Suggestions: If chicken chest reappears, timely use of vitamin D and calcium preparations in the early stage may still lead to complete recovery. However, if the condition has persisted for a long time, it is generally difficult to restore the deformed bones to normal. Currently, the effectiveness of drug treatment is poor. If it has affected breathing or reappeared cardiac compression, surgery can be considered for treatment. For examination, you can consult with the pediatric department or the thoracic surgery department at the hospital. The above advice is for the question "How should a 13-year-old boy with chicken chest be treated?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!