A fast heart rate while resting can have something to do with our pectus excavatum deformity. Or simply, it may result from another sign of …
Other than the main issue that pectus excavatum causes, lung compression, there is another serious problem and that is heart compression, which can mess up …
Increase in pectus excavatum symptoms can occur mostly because of the deformity severity or poor lifestyle choices. Periods of increased symptoms can be unpleasant and …
Pectus excavatum does not weaken our immunity but can be associated with disorders that affect the immune system! Since there is no information and evidence …
This odd perception of the pectus excavatum appearing the same, even though the surgery was successfully done is common in many patients after the surgery. …
The separation of the rectus abdominal muscles during and after pregnancy is known as diastasis recti. The rectus is a muscle that runs vertically across …
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most often treated heart arrhythmia. Arrhythmia occurs when the heart beats too slowly, too quickly, or irregularly. Many people with …
Digestion is the complex process of converting food into nutrients that our body can use for energy, growth, and cell repair. With healthy digestion, our …
A surgical stainless wire is used in the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum to stabilize the pectus bar and ribs. However, wire breakage and related …
Even though pectus excavatum is present from birth, it may not be very visible when the child is still young. However, the malformation could become …
Body dysmorphic disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by concern with insecurity and flaw in one’s physical appearance. Frequent mirror checking, constant comparison with others, camouflaging …
Suppose you are recovering from the Nuss surgery and are in the postoperative period. In that case, you could experience discomfort due to the changing …
After the Nuss surgery, patients often have decreased appetite. The length of this varies amongst patients. Some people may only experience it in the first …
All people and animals yawn naturally as a reflex. From a fetus to an older adult, it is seen practically at every stage of life. We …
After the Nuss procedure, a lot of patients and their families have a lot of uncertainties. One of the most commonly asked questions is about …
The treadmill test can show how you correspond to physical activity with your pectus excavatum deformity. If you experience chest discomfort, the test can recognize …
During the Nuss post-surgical period, the patient must be careful because even the simplest actions, such as laughing, can be very discomforting and painful. The …
Research has shown a connection between pectus excavatum and Klinefelter Syndrome. Boys with Klinefelter syndrome are born with an extra X chromosome. Every cell in the …