What happened to baby chest depression?

Baby chest depression may be normal, may also be caused by disease, need to see a doctor in time, clear the cause. Baby chest depression may be normal, may also be caused by disease, need to see a doctor in time, clear the cause. If the baby is thin, malnourished, or premature, there may be chest depression, which is due to the relative lack of development of the sternum and ribs, the lower part of the sternum will be depressed inward, forming a funnel chest. This situation usually does not require special treatment, as the baby grows, the chest will gradually become stronger, the depression will gradually reduce or disappear. If the baby chest depression is obvious, accompanied by breathing difficulties, heart murmur and other symptoms, may be suffering from congenital heart disease, rickets and other diseases. These diseases will affect the baby's cardiopulmonary function, need to seek medical advice, relevant examination and treatment. In addition, if the baby at birth, due to dystocia and other reasons caused by sternum or rib fracture, may also appear chest depression. This condition is usually accompanied by obvious pain and swelling, need to seek medical attention, treatment. In short, if found baby chest depression, need to seek medical attention, clear the cause, and under the guidance of the doctor for treatment. At the same time, parents should pay attention to provide balanced nutrition to the baby, more sun, promote calcium absorption, prevent rickets.