Question
Is pectus excavatum a symptom of rickets? A five-month-old baby was found to have pectus excavatum during a bath, with the doctor diagnosing it as mild calcium deficiency. However, the tests only showed a slight deficiency. The child is in good health and growing normally. I want to know what medication to use, will it affect the child’s growth and development, and is this pectus excavatum a symptom of rickets?
Answer
Pectus excavatum is usually a manifestation of calcium deficiency, and the body has compensatory mechanisms, so the calcium deficiency indicators may not be obvious in tests. As long as you actively treat and take preventive measures, there should be no problems. You can first supplement the child’s calcium and also drink more bone broth. I hope these suggestions can help you, and wish you health!