Patient's question:
My child is a bit thinner than his peers. He sits there quietly every day and is quite shy. Moreover, his health isn't good, and he often catches colds repeatedly. Sometimes, even a little exercise leaves him short of breath and makes his heart race. At such a young age, he also has a slight hunchback. After a thorough medical examination at the hospital, it was found to be pectus excavatum. What should be done about a child with pectus excavatum?Doctor's answer:
If the funnel chest in children is not particularly severe, it can be temporarily monitored for changes in the condition. Since the child's body will continue to grow and develop, if surgery is performed, there may be a possibility of further changes in the future. If the patient's symptoms are significant and place considerable pressure on breathing and circulation, surgery should be performed promptly to correct the condition. Additionally, the patient should be advised to supplement calcium and get more sun exposure.