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Suggest Treatment For Raising Of Chest Sternum In The Centre

My chest sternum is raised in the center.. It does not cause any discomfort to me.. I am 17 years old and this chest problem has been there since i was a child.. Please tell me if i am fit to join the indian army after this problem... and any alternatives of surgery in this case...
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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Your condition is called pectus carinatum. Usually it is seen since childhood. Though you are asymptomatic there is some evidence that pectus carinatum may prevent complete expiration of air from the lungs and also may have a decrease in stamina, even if you do not recognize it.
Pulmonary function testing may be useful to determine the impact of the deformity on the performance of the heart and lungs. Consult a pulmonologist for the same. Even the army people will ask for the same.Ideally correction surgeries are done in childhood.
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Suggest Treatment For Raising Of Chest Sternum In The Centre

Your condition is called pectus carinatum. Usually it is seen since childhood. Though you are asymptomatic there is some evidence that pectus carinatum may prevent complete expiration of air from the lungs and also may have a decrease in stamina, even if you do not recognize it. Pulmonary function testing may be useful to determine the impact of the deformity on the performance of the heart and lungs. Consult a pulmonologist for the same. Even the army people will ask for the same.Ideally correction surgeries are done in childhood. Hope your questions were answered.