Patient's question:
My baby went to the hospital yesterday for a thorough check-up and was found to have funnel chest along with soft bones. The doctor advised eating nutritious foods and prescribed many calcium supplements. Can funnel chest with soft bones be treated?Doctor's answer:
It should be noted how severe the funnel chest collapse in children is and whether there are symptoms of calcium deficiency. If the child's chest deformity is not too severe, temporary treatments such as calcium digestion and nutritional enhancement can be given. If the collapse is severe, further tests may be needed, and surgery may be required. It may be caused by calcium deficiency. Calcium carbonate can be chosen to ensure rest and deep sleep. Pay attention to diet and consume more calcium-rich foods in daily life, such as milk, shrimp skin, soy products, seafood, and fish powder. Bone problems should first be considered for rickets, which may be related to calcium deficiency but does not rule out skeletal fibrosis. It is necessary to go to the hospital for a thorough examination to confirm it. At the same time, take the baby outdoors to get appropriate sunlight to help digest calcium. As time progresses, the symptoms will gradually stabilize.