Patient's question:
You asked about my baby's health, and I feel that his growth and development are quite good. However, after a thorough examination at the children's hospital, the doctor said he might be missing something, like rickets or pectus excavatum. So, can this disease still be treated?Doctor's answer:
Pectus excavatum is a manifestation of rickets, caused by prolonged calcium deficiency in infancy. If there are no symptoms of compression on the heart or lungs, special treatment is generally not required. Your baby should be fed reasonably, consuming fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, foods high in calcium, and participating in more outdoor activities, getting plenty of sunlight. If the pectus excavatum is severe, surgical correction can be considered.