Hi. I think I have Pectus Excavatum?!
Question: I thought my chest was just like that because I never sat with my back straight but I think I have:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectus_Exca...
Ok that looks disgusting, it's NOT that dented, but my chest is slightly caved in. The weird thing is my doctor probably knows about it since he has checked my heart, and I have taken my shirt off in front of him but he's never said anything. Should I do anything about this? I'm 17 and male. I found out about this after reading this guy's biography:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shun_Oguri
Answers: I thought my chest was just like that because I never sat with my back straight but I think I have:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectus_Exca...
Ok that looks disgusting, it's NOT that dented, but my chest is slightly caved in. The weird thing is my doctor probably knows about it since he has checked my heart, and I have taken my shirt off in front of him but he's never said anything. Should I do anything about this? I'm 17 and male. I found out about this after reading this guy's biography:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shun_Oguri
Did you actually read the first site? It says that teens have a tendency to have avery negative body image because of it. That it is typically COSMETIC Rather than functional? That unless you are having chest or back pain, shortness of breath that it does not apply to you. If your doctor has seen it and has not shown any concern or even mentioned it to you for that matter; unless he/she is a quack you are fine. Stop worrying and DONT self diagnose.
Go and see a different doctor and ask him specifically about it. Doctors probably assume you have already had it checked out and don't want to mention it in case you are sensitive about it.
You do need to read the whole site. You are worrying about something that is not worth your time.
There is a place in New York that offers a new soft brace for the back. It's better to get some sort of brace, the earlier the better, you're young and guys still grow until age 20. So watch the info. here: http://www.spinecorspecialists.com/?gcli...
Also, amazon.com has a device for $35 that looks like a good idea for most people with bad posture, just check with a chiropractor first... It's called the SPINE-WORX BACK REALIGNMENT DEVICE, by Spineworx. You have to lie down on it for 10 min. everyday, just read all the great customer reviews below the item.
A lot of skinny guys have a little bit of a dent, maybe you'll be O.K. with occasional "adjustments" to your posture at the chiropractor's office. Try not to worry, I know you're at a stressful age, your doctor says you're healthy. But, you can call your doctor (and tell him the name of the condition you've read about if you want) and ask him for a recommendation for a Chiropractor. Or just call 1-800-doctors for a referral. Also, check the newspaper, because there are always ads with cupons for Chiropractor clinics.