Pectus excavatum is a condition characterized by the sinking of the breastbone into the chest. The condition is noticeable at birth and accelerates during puberty. Pectus excavatum is more prevalent among boys than girls. The condition may be caused due to genetic or connective tissue disorders. Symptoms include an inability to exercise properly, recurrent respiratory tract infections, rapid heartbeat, wheezing, coughing, etc.
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I have pectus excavatum since childhood. Kindly suggest a treatment for the same.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old man weighing 330 pounds and a height of 5 feet and 10 inches. I experience shortness of breath, lightheadedness, dizziness, confusion, chest pain, headaches, and fatigue. I have had pectus excavatum my whole life and have always suffered from chest pain, shortness of... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the details you provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The CPET (cardiopulmonary exercise testing) shows mechanical problems causing symptoms, and stress echocardiography is normal. The symptoms are likely to be related to a c... Read Full »
Will a back injury cause scoliosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I sustained a back injury three years ago. I was standing on the staircase of a bar when a large woman lost her balance, she grabbed and twisted my arm while placing her full body weight on my back. I have had recurrent muscle spasms all the way down to my back ever since, and I have t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your MRI scans (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and find that there is no large disc bulge either in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine. The scoliosis is there, but it is not causing any significant nerve compression or condition relating ... Read Full »
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