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What Is The Cause Of An Elevated Sternum?
what could be the causes of an elevated sternum. when I turn to the side I can see where it is raised also the skin is very shiny and smooth compared to the rest of my chest. I am a female 35 years of age with a history of breast cancer on both sides of the family
Mon, 22 Aug 2016
Hi welcome to health care magic...
You are talking something like pectus excavatum in which sternum protruded ...
Vitamin D deficiency has to be ruled out ...
Sometimes underlying respi problem and connective tissues disorder might be the cause ....
In your case detail history and examination done to search for if any significant cause present ....
Treatment done according to cause
Compressive bracing is one of the best therapy available for this
Advise : Consult physician and if needed orthopedic surgeon for examination....
You are talking something like pectus excavatum in which sternum protruded ...
Vitamin D deficiency has to be ruled out ...
Sometimes underlying respi problem and connective tissues disorder might be the cause ....
In your case detail history and examination done to search for if any significant cause present ....
Treatment done according to cause
Compressive bracing is one of the best therapy available for this
Advise : Consult physician and if needed orthopedic surgeon for examination....
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