Question
Medical Condition and Purpose: The patient is 15 years old and has noticed a protrusion on the chest, worrying if it is related to pigeon chest (pectus excavatum), and inquires whether there is still a possibility of receiving treatment, as well as whether they have missed the treatment window.
Answer
Scoliosis, which causes skeletal deformities due to calcium deficiency during childhood growth, can often be treated early on. Although the patient has previously been seen by a doctor and advised that the impact is not significant, it is still recommended that the patient undergo treatment to improve symptoms.