During the growth process of young babies, they are often affected by diseases. At this time, parents should pay attention and take their children for examination and treatment in a timely manner. Some parents may notice that their child's ribs are protruding, which is likely due to the phenomenon of rib eversion. So, how to determine if a baby has rib valgus?
To determine if a baby has rib valgus, it is necessary to check if there is any obvious protrusion on the outer edge of the ribs. If the rib at the bottom of the chest is raised outward and above the skin, it can be judged as rib valgus. Due to the stiffness of the diaphragm in infants and young children, this can cause the ribs to be pulled inward, leading to mild eversion of the rib margins. Most cases will return to normal after the child is three years old.
Most infants and young children have rib valgus, which is a physiological phenomenon. Parents should not be too nervous and should take their children for examination in a timely manner. If it is caused by disease factors, treatment should be initiated as soon as possible. And taking corrective measures in daily life can improve the situation of rib valgus.
Infant rib valgus may be caused by rickets, which is the main cause of pathological rib valgus. If a baby has rib deformities, it may also cause the ribs to turn outward. When a child's waistband is too tight and tied too high, it can compress the rib development for a long time, which may cause the baby's ribs to turn outward. So for children under two years old, it is best to wear overalls.
