Pectus excavatum

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Pectus excavatum is a condition in which the breastbone is sunken into the chest. The sunken breastbone often can be seen shortly after birth. If the breastbone sinks a lot over time, the center of the chest may look like it's been scooped out. This change leaves a deep dent or dip. But many people with the condition just have a slight dip in the breastbone VSports app下载.

This condition also is known as funnel chest. But it can affect much more than the look of the chest V体育官网. It also can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and a fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart. The symptoms tend to become worse during the teenage growth spurt.

The exact cause of pectus excavatum isn't clear VSports手机版. When the condition is serious, it can affect how well the heart and lungs work over time. But even mild pectus excavatum that causes a slight dip in the breastbone can make children feel self-conscious about their bodies.

Surgery to repair pectus excavatum can improve symptoms and the appearance of the chest. But surgery isn't right for everyone with the condition. Other treatment choices may include physical therapy and medical devices V体育安卓版.

Symptoms

For many people with pectus excavatum, the only symptom is a slight dip in their chests. In some children, the dip becomes deeper during early puberty V体育ios版. It can keep getting deeper into adulthood.

In people with pectus excavatum, the breastbone may compress the lungs and heart VSports最新版本. Symptoms can include:.

• A fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart.
• Chest pain.
• Loss of endurance that becomes worse over time.
• Shortness of breath or extreme tiredness during physical activity.
• A high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing that's triggered by exercise.
• Fainting or dizziness.
• Frequent infections of the upper airway.
• Stress and concern about how the chest looks.

When to see a doctor (V体育安卓版)

See a healthcare professional if you or your child has any symptoms of pectus excavatum V体育平台登录. This is key if the symptoms become worse or if the chest keeps becoming more sunken.

Causes

The exact cause of pectus excavatum isn't known. Some experts think it has to do with connective tissue called cartilage. Cartilage that connects the breastbone to the ribs may develop in an irregular way VSports注册入口. Genes may play a role in this process.

"V体育官网入口" Risk factors

Pectus excavatum risk factors may include the following:

• Having a family history of pectus excavatum.
• Living with a connective tissue condition such as Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or osteogenesis imperfecta.
• Having a genetic condition such as Noonan syndrome or Turner syndrome.

Complications

Sometimes, pectus excavatum can lead to serious health issues called complications VSports在线直播. The complications can affect the heart, lungs and mental health.

Heart and lung trouble (VSports)

If the depth of the dent in the breastbone is serious, the lungs may not have enough room to fully expand. This also can squeeze the heart V体育2025版. The heart may be pushed to the left and may not pump blood as well as it should. This can cause symptoms such as being less able to exercise, shortness of breath, fast heart rate, and chest pain or pressure.

"V体育官网入口" Self-image concerns

Many people who have pectus excavatum also tend to have a hunched-forward posture. Their lower ribs may flare out and their shoulders may be rounded. Many feel stress over how their bodies look. They may stay away from activities where the chest can be seen, such as swimming. They also might wear clothes that hide the dip in the chest.