Patient's question:
Can a little bit of gynecomastia on the pectoral muscles be corrected?Doctor's answer:
Hello, under normal circumstances, the treatment for pigeon chest also requires surgical methods. However, mild pigeon chest in children is a common phenomenon because during the rapid growth period, children have a high demand for various nutrients. When daylight hours are short, or there is insufficient intake of vitamin D or calcium supplements, pigeon chest, rib flaring, and in severe cases, deformation of the skull and limb bones may occur.Guidelines:
Hello, since it is only a mild pigeon chest, it can be corrected. In the future, you can appropriately encourage your child to spend more time outdoors in the sunlight. Based on the results of trace element tests, supplement calcium preparations in moderation or consume more calcium-rich foods such as milk and shrimp skins. More importantly, it is essential to have your child engage in moderate physical exercise. Teach them daily arm-raising and chest-expanding exercises, take deep breaths in fresh outdoor air, and give them chest massages before bedtime. Through a period of correction, your child's pigeon chest will gradually improve.