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7 Year Old Having Enlarged Rib Cage. Diagnosed With Anemia. What Are The Further Tests To Be Done?
I will start by thanking you. Actually I have a seven year old kid (girl) and I have realised that she has a hard distended tommy. Eventhough I talk of tommy, I have the impression its more of an enlarged rib cage. She is a naturally calm(I think) person and don t very much play like her friends of her age but would rather sit infront of the tv watching cartoons. She was born normally and weighed 3kgs but from her first anniversary she barely has the wieght for her age. She was diagnosed of anaemia last august. Eventhough I m very much aware of the fact that she needs further examination I don t have the courage to do so.
Sat, 8 Sep 2012
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Thanks for sharing about your problem, it is the first step in getting your little girl to get better. Firstly, the anaemia would partially explain why she barely has the weight for her age. It is important to find out the cause of the anemia as this would need to be corrected. Usually the reasons are simple and easily treated BUT you would need to take her for further examinations. Please do not be afraid as the cure is not more scary that the possibility that your little girl will continue to suffer from a condition that can be easily treated.
It would be useful if you could post a pictureof the enlarged rib cage as you call it. It may even be a sign of rickets or could be a normal variation. If you could post a picture, i would have a better idea. Please revert back if you need any clarifications.
Regards
Dr Antony Robert Charles
Paediatric surgeon
Thanks for sharing about your problem, it is the first step in getting your little girl to get better. Firstly, the anaemia would partially explain why she barely has the weight for her age. It is important to find out the cause of the anemia as this would need to be corrected. Usually the reasons are simple and easily treated BUT you would need to take her for further examinations. Please do not be afraid as the cure is not more scary that the possibility that your little girl will continue to suffer from a condition that can be easily treated.
It would be useful if you could post a pictureof the enlarged rib cage as you call it. It may even be a sign of rickets or could be a normal variation. If you could post a picture, i would have a better idea. Please revert back if you need any clarifications.
Regards
Dr Antony Robert Charles
Paediatric surgeon
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