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What Causes Bulging Of Ribs In An Infant?
Question: Infant has protrusion/bulge of the ribs aside of the sternum/ xiphoid process. Almost looks like the ribs are raised higher then the opposite side. Not showing any signs of discomfort or pain when touched or when coughing or sneezing. Eating, sleeping, etc have remained normal as well. What could this be?
Brief Answer:
It could be rickets (vitamin D deficiency)
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. This could be rickets a disease due to deficiency of vitamin D and needs blood examination like serum calcium, vitamin D and alkaline phosphates beside physical examination to confirm. This is a non serious treatable condition by calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
To help you better please send the picture if possible.
You may visit orthopaedic surgeon/Paediatrician they will help.
Hope this suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
It could be rickets (vitamin D deficiency)
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. This could be rickets a disease due to deficiency of vitamin D and needs blood examination like serum calcium, vitamin D and alkaline phosphates beside physical examination to confirm. This is a non serious treatable condition by calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
To help you better please send the picture if possible.
You may visit orthopaedic surgeon/Paediatrician they will help.
Hope this suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Baby is 6months old - does it occurr this young?
Brief Answer:
Yes,it may but needs physical examination
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you.
Yes,it may occur at this age,though uncommon.Hence,needs physical examination to confirm.Meanwhile,the baby should sleep on back most of the time and not on sides.
Take care
Yes,it may but needs physical examination
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you.
Yes,it may occur at this age,though uncommon.Hence,needs physical examination to confirm.Meanwhile,the baby should sleep on back most of the time and not on sides.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Noticed a posterior spinal slant. The anterior rib lump is on the opposite side. Could infantile scoliosis causemalformed anterior ribs?
Brief Answer:
Yes,it could be ;Needs physical examination
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You are welcome
I have gone through your reply carefully and yes, it could be because of scoliosis (infantile). In this due to curved and rotated spine the ribs gets prominent on one side. You may send the picture if possible. This may be confirmed by physical examination. The best part is most infantile scoliosis resolves without treatment.
Hope this answers your query.
Regards
Yes,it could be ;Needs physical examination
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You are welcome
I have gone through your reply carefully and yes, it could be because of scoliosis (infantile). In this due to curved and rotated spine the ribs gets prominent on one side. You may send the picture if possible. This may be confirmed by physical examination. The best part is most infantile scoliosis resolves without treatment.
Hope this answers your query.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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