Patient's question:
My baby has been born for more than seven months. In the early stages, the baby was always healthy and adorable. Last time, the baby accidentally caught a cold and had a fever, so we took it to the hospital for a check-up and treatment. However, the doctor suddenly told me that the check-up revealed the child has pectus excavatum. The child was perfectly fine before, and there was no sign of pectus excavatum at birth. I am worried that the symptoms of pectus excavatum will affect the child's growth in the future.Doctor's answer:
Hello, funnel chest is also a common disease in children. Most of it is a skeletal development deformity caused by calcium deficiency. The center is concave, and the sides are protruding. It is recommended to actively supplement calcium and treat it, while taking vitamin D orally. Vitamin D can promote calcium absorption. As the child develops, some funnel chests may not require surgery because excessively concave sternum can compress the lungs and heart, leading to some symptoms. Surgery may be necessary if needed. Wish you health.