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

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

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.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

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

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

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