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Suggest Treatment For Deformity In Rib Cage Of An Infant
Question: dear doctor,
i have been asking this question for the past 3 days. i am expecting answer from Ortho surgeon from USA.
my son who is 4 months old had a deform right side rig cage bone tuck-in.
my question, is this deform will effect his future life. means that he cannot walk properly, or his body will bend to the right side?, the other thing is will this "tuck-in" rib cage effect his lungs development?
please advice and i need specific answers. please doctor, please.
thank you.
i have been asking this question for the past 3 days. i am expecting answer from Ortho surgeon from USA.
my son who is 4 months old had a deform right side rig cage bone tuck-in.
my question, is this deform will effect his future life. means that he cannot walk properly, or his body will bend to the right side?, the other thing is will this "tuck-in" rib cage effect his lungs development?
please advice and i need specific answers. please doctor, please.
thank you.
Brief Answer:
Get done chest x ray.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your concern. I have seen all the images you have attached.
No,need to worry much for this. Possibility of floating rib is more. It is normal variant of rib cage.
It is not deformity. And it will not create any problem in future lung development or bony growth.
But better to get done chest x ray for the diagnosis of floating rib.
Please let me know
1. Is he having cough or breathing difficulty?
2. Is he crying a lot?
3. Is he gaining weight?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions,so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wishing good health to your son.
Thanks.
Get done chest x ray.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your concern. I have seen all the images you have attached.
No,need to worry much for this. Possibility of floating rib is more. It is normal variant of rib cage.
It is not deformity. And it will not create any problem in future lung development or bony growth.
But better to get done chest x ray for the diagnosis of floating rib.
Please let me know
1. Is he having cough or breathing difficulty?
2. Is he crying a lot?
3. Is he gaining weight?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions,so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wishing good health to your son.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
dear dr. XXXXXXX bhavsar,
thank you for your brief reply.
1. my son did not having any cough, or breathing difficulty. he often hiccup only.
2. he cries only need diaper change, hungry, and sleep.
3. he is 4 months old and weight 7.6kg. i think he gain weight a lot.
hope this will give you clue.
thank you.
thank you for your brief reply.
1. my son did not having any cough, or breathing difficulty. he often hiccup only.
2. he cries only need diaper change, hungry, and sleep.
3. he is 4 months old and weight 7.6kg. i think he gain weight a lot.
hope this will give you clue.
thank you.
Brief Answer:
No need to worry for this.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since your son is asymptomatic and gaining weight, no need to worry for this appearance.
But if you want to confirm this than get done chest x ray.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly /askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wishing good health to your son.
Thanks.
No need to worry for this.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since your son is asymptomatic and gaining weight, no need to worry for this appearance.
But if you want to confirm this than get done chest x ray.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly /askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wishing good health to your son.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
x ray he will be exposed by radiation. usually this floating ribs will effect wish walking ability or standing ability? i just afraid when my son grow he will limping off when walking, and his "tuck-in" rib cage will compress his lungs? please tell me what is the worst things will happen for floating rib. and how to cure it. thank you doctor. much appreciate.
Brief Answer:
no need to worry for this floating rib.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for floating rib as it can not cause any future deformity in walking or lung development.
And he is gaining weight,not crying,not having breathing difficulties,so don't worry for this floating rib.
But better to get done chest x Ray after1 year for the diagnosis of floating rib.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries,than please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wishing good health to your son.
Thanks.
no need to worry for this floating rib.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for floating rib as it can not cause any future deformity in walking or lung development.
And he is gaining weight,not crying,not having breathing difficulties,so don't worry for this floating rib.
But better to get done chest x Ray after1 year for the diagnosis of floating rib.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries,than please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wishing good health to your son.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor after my son 1 year old and get x-ray done. will it be too late? actually what is the disadvantage for floating rib cage? is it only cosmetic matter or any other things? if it is only cosmetic problems in the future i do not mind it. i am just afraid floating rib cage will compress his lungs and make his lungs not fully develop, the other main concern will be his walking ability, i am afraid he will be limping while walking or his standing position not in balance when he gets older. the rest i do not mind.
thanks.
thanks.
Brief Answer:
No need to worry for floating rib
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry much for floating rib because it is just cosmetic issue.
Please let me know
1. Is this seen only on one side or both sides?
2. Does he have retraction (sucking in) while taking breath in?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wishing good health to your son.
Thanks.
No need to worry for floating rib
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry much for floating rib because it is just cosmetic issue.
Please let me know
1. Is this seen only on one side or both sides?
2. Does he have retraction (sucking in) while taking breath in?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wishing good health to your son.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor i will answer your question below:
1. it is only on right side.
2. when he breathes in there is no retraction. it is normal. but still can be seen those tuck in rib cage.
please advice. thank you doctor
1. it is only on right side.
2. when he breathes in there is no retraction. it is normal. but still can be seen those tuck in rib cage.
please advice. thank you doctor
Brief Answer:
No need to worry for this. This is normal.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for this. This is normal thing. This will not cause any problem in lung development, walking or growth.
No harm in chest x ray after 1 year. And chest x ray is having very less radiation exposure. So no need to worry for radiation exposure.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.
No need to worry for this. This is normal.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for this. This is normal thing. This will not cause any problem in lung development, walking or growth.
No harm in chest x ray after 1 year. And chest x ray is having very less radiation exposure. So no need to worry for radiation exposure.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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