Question
What’s the issue with a baby’s ribs bulging outwards?
Answer
A one and a half-year-old baby has ribs bulging outwards on the right side, looking somewhat like they’re flipping out. Is calcium supplementation helpful? If so, which brand is good? Is it effective when lying flat? Repeatedly appearing ribs bulging outwards, with a slight outward flip, should be taken seriously as it may indicate rickets. Children with rickets may experience a recurrence of a chain chest, where the intercostal muscles on one side are weak and appear like beads, along with ribs that bulge outwards and the recurrence of pigeon chest. As children grow older, they may face skeletal growth and development disorders, recurrence of deformities, and interference with intelligence. It is advisable to have your baby checked and to take calcium supplements and vitamin D under medical supervision.