Patient's question:
Doctor, ! My baby just turned one year old recently. Last month, when I was dressing her, I noticed that her left ribs were slightly more prominent than the right. It's more noticeable when she's lying down. When I touched that area, she didn't say it hurt, but I'm worried it might cause disability in the future. Some people say it could be due to calcium deficiency, and the doctor's examination said it's nothing to worry about, but I'm really concerned!What kind of help do I need: Could you please explain what might be causing my child's left ribs to be more prominent than the right?
Doctor's answer:
The baby recently turned one year old. Last month, while dressing her, I noticed that her left ribs were much weaker than the right. The difference is more apparent when she lies down, and she doesn't say it hurts when I touch that area. This is a sign of calcium deficiency, but it doesn't mean that taking calcium will immediately restore it completely. Or, the left ribs have already straightened somewhat, and even if calcium is supplemented, they will never return to their previous degree of curvature. It's best to have a thorough check-up.