Patient's question:
A 4.5-year-old boy, with the right costochondral junction being slightly higher on the inner ribs compared to the left, feels like a bone is protruding when touched, but he doesn't report any pain when pressed. What could this be? Is it costal cartilage protrusion, or could it be due to calcium deficiency?Doctor's answer:
Reply, first of all, based on your purchase situation, it is preliminarily considered that the rib development abnormality may be 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 them an X-ray examination 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 ribs above the right nipple," hoping it helps you, and wishing you good health!