Patient's question:
Health check revealed a slight pigeon chest. What I want to ask is that he has been prone to respiratory infections during autumn and winter since childhood, with frequent swollen and inflamed tonsils, and also frequent urinary tract infections. Could this be the reason for his pigeon chest? Is it delayed in supplementing calcium and vitamin D now?Previous treatment history and effectiveness: The doctor recommended taking vitamin D and Diqiao calcium tablets. What help do you think it has provided: You have benefited from calcium supplementation, but what else should I do? Thank you very much for your help, and thank you!
Doctor's answer:
The breastbone is wedge-shaped and protrudes from the chest wall, resembling the breastbone of birds, hence its name. The causes of this deformity include:1. Congenital developmental abnormalities: During fetal or infant stages, uneven growth and development of the sternum, vertebrae, and ribs can lead to chest deformities.
2. Malnutrition: After birth, infants may not receive sufficient nutrition, leading to certain malnutrition-related diseases such as rickets. Over time, this can interfere with the growth and development of the sternum and other structures, resulting in chest deformities.
3. Secondary conditions related to diseases within the chest cavity: For example, certain congenital heart diseases can cause an enlarged heart to press against the chest wall, forming a pigeon chest deformity. Other conditions, such as flat chest deformities caused by chronic empyema, also contribute to this condition.