Question 1

pigeon chest goes away with puberty?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Pectus deformities of the chest can change with growth but usually do not go away completely. The reverse is also true in that they can worsen during that time.

Question 2

my chest seems to "go in" rather than stay straight. some people call it a pigeon chest. how to fix this?

Accepted Answer

Surgical fix: The "pectus" deformities are sometimes treated surgically to improve cosmetic appearance or reduce compression on chest structures if the deformity creates a shallow lung volume.The process is usually deferred until a kid has quit rowing taller.

Question 3

can pigeon chest (pectus carniatum) go away on its own?

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No: It is a skeletal deformity of the rib cage that is structural and often congenital(or genetic).

Question 4

if a person have pigeon chest is he medically fit?

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If  there are no: symptoms of shortness of breath or  rib  pain,  and Lung Function tests are normal, he is medically fit .

Question 5

sir if a person has pigeon chest ,is he medically fit?

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Yes: only very rarely, is a chest wall deformity so severe that it would impair physical performance.  These patients do not have any limitations generally.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: pigeon chest?

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Pectus excavatum: A "pigeon chest" is otherwise known as pectus excavatum.  In this condition, the anterior to posterior dimensions of the chest cavity are reduced when the sternum is relatively sunken in.  In severe cases, surgery can be done to correct the condition.

Question 7

what causes the pigeon chest deformity?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal growth: When parasternal cartillage has accelerated longitudinal growth at the time that the sternum still maturing, the sternum many deflect anteriorly (carinatum, pigeon) or posteriorly (excavatum).

Question 8

how can i get rid of pigeon chest?

Accepted Answer

See answer: Pectins carinatum, or "pigeon chest", occurs in about 1 in 1, 000 teenagers and is more common in males. Most people with pectus anomaly accept and live happily with the shape of their chest. For others, it causes considerable psychological concerns: negative self-image and low self-confidence. After skeletal maturity (mid-teens), major surgery is the only way of correcting.

Question 9

i have pigeon chest. iam 23 yrs female treatment?

Accepted Answer

Likely nothing: Pectus carinatum is best operated when young.
Unlikely to cause you physical trouble.
If not very exaggerated in the appearance, you likely should leave alone.
Thoracic surgeons and some pediatric thoracic surgeons are interested in, and expert, in the condition.

Question 10

daughter has slight pigeon chest; has recently experienced pain and discomfort to touch skinshould i be worried?

Accepted Answer

This a congenital: she was "born that way"-it is certainly worth checking if pain is constant or localized to the area; however, this is usually a benign condition.

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