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I was told i have pectus excavatum. will that affect my health later on in life, and affect my social life?
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Depends on you: A pectus excavatum can cause cardiac or pulmonary issues if it is deep enough to cause significant pressure or displacement of the heart or lungs. This usually presents in childhood or adolescence. How it affects your social life is more related to your self image or self confidence.
Answered 12/4/2017
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