Patient's question:
A 4.5-year-old boy, with the right rib above the nipple being slightly higher on the inside compared to the left, feels like a bone is protruding when touched, but he doesn't feel any pain when pressed. What could this be? Is it rib flaring? Or is it due to calcium deficiency?Doctor's answer:
Reply, first of all, based on your purchase situation, it is preliminarily considered that the rib development deformity is caused by calcium deficiency. Advice, first of all, based on your purchase situation, it is recommended to relax your mind and not be too nervous. Have the hospital test the child's calcium levels and give a thorough examination with X-rays for symptomatic treatment to confirm the diagnosis and pay attention to changes in the condition. Also, get some appropriate sun exposure in daily life to help absorb calcium. The above is advice on the issue of "a 4.5-year-old boy with a rib deformity above the right nipple," hoping it helps you, and wish you good health!