Question
A four-and-a-half-year-old boy has a rib bulge above his right nipple, with the inner rib on the right side slightly higher than the left. It feels like a bone bump when touched, and he says it doesn’t hurt when pressed. What could this be? Is it rib barreling or a calcium deficiency?
Answer
Firstly, based on your description, the initial consideration is still a rib development abnormality caused by a calcium deficiency. I suggest you first relax and not be too anxious. You can take your child to the hospital for a calcium test and an X-ray examination to get an accurate diagnosis and treat accordingly. Also, make sure to expose your child to sunlight appropriately to aid in calcium absorption. The above suggestions are for the question “How to Treat a Rib Bulge Above the Right Nipple in a Four-and-a-Half-Year-Old Boy?” I hope this helps you, and wish you and your family good health!