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funnel chest?


Friedns of mine has this and wants to fix it. All doctors she saw,in Sydney, said she doesn't need operation even deformed heart showing by MRI result.
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Surgery for funnel chest is really major and intensive but, yes, it can be done. Your friend might want to try another doctor, outside of Sydney.

If funnel chest is mild, surgery often is not done or isn't done until and if the disorder progresses. Funnel chest can be unpredictably progressive. You can read up on it here:

http://health.allrefer.com/health/pectus-excavatum-repair-info.html  (+ info)

Has anyone heard of Funnel Chest syndrome?


I was born with a genetic chest indentation. My grandfather had this also. My doctor said that it had no potential to harm me, but I wanted to gain information on it nonetheless. I am slightly afraid that it would be considered unatractive (I'm male) even though it is not so deep that it looks deformed. Any information would be helpful. Thanks.
I think that maybe the medical term may be Pectus Excavatum. Not sure though.
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i have it and it is called a pectues excavatum. i has no harm to the body and you just have to accept it. some girls find it attractive and others dont but you shuddent worrie about it  (+ info)

Are there any workouts to fix 'funnel chest'?


Hi, I have the condition known as funnel chest, and I really want to know if there are any workouts I can do to build muscle around the area to fix this. My main problem is that my bottom ribs stick out, which I am very self conscious about.

Thanks for any help at all!
Also, I think I used the word 'fix' when I should have said more like 'cover up'. With exercise can I layer muscle over that area or push down my bottom ribs?
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That's a chest wall deformity, I don't think you can fix that without surgery...  (+ info)

Does funnel chest (pectus excavatum) get worse as you get older?


How old are we talking about?
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It may or may not, and it may or may not require treatment. In some cases surgical treatment is an option. See the link for more information.  (+ info)

Can you get a 6 pack if you have a funnel chest (PE-Pectus Excavatum?


im 14 years of age and am thinking about starting to work out more, very slim, 105 pounds, 5'6.

Want a six pack but have funnel chest is it possible, i hope:(
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Yes, you can. Your abs are not in the center of your chest.

I have it too... I hate it when I go swimming, everyone asks what's wrong with my chest. Ugh. My brother has it too, seems to be genetic.  (+ info)

Something like funnel chest but its not?


Hi. I have this indent in the middle of my chest and after asking people here I clarified that I probably had funnel chest.

But then the weird thing is, the bottom of my ribs stick out in a curve. So for those who have funnel chest, their chest is perfectly flat with the hole. But mine is curved with the whole, so the bottom part is sticking out.

What is this?!
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I bet a doctor could tell ya...  (+ info)

What are some exercises or things besides surgery I can do to help fix a funnel chest? (Pectus excavatum)?


I'm pretty sure it's not possible to fix it without surgery, if it would been ur muscles it would be something wrong with, then it's possible to fix but its your bones.

I'm sorry but the only way you can fix it is with surgery and you should do it before you get too old cause it might be harder to do then..

Hope I helped :)  (+ info)

i have funnel chest, it is really bother me?


i'm male 23 years old, i have funnel chest, it's terible, it looks deeper than before, i'm worrid about it, i want to have nice body like other poeple, now i've been trying work out at the gym. some people said it works but some said it doesn't work, what else i can do to get it look better? please please tell me
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It can only be fixed with surgery..
You might speak with your
general MD...Peace...  (+ info)

can you get a 6 pack if you have a funnel chest (PE-Pectus Excavatum)?


I am 13 years old and have a funnel chest, i really want to get rid of it but im not having surgery i was wondering if it would go on its own or if their was any exercises i could do or something and if i can still get a 6 pack because ive tried loads and i cant see no improvements i hardly have any body fat aswell.
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Lose even more fat, you don't just need to have a flat stomach, you need to destroy the fat on that flat stomach  (+ info)

do i have funnel chest or dent in my chest?


Im 17 is there any way to get rid of it?

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/donkey129/chalresbo0du.jpg

can you check it out?
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You do have Pectus excavatum, or, funnel chest. Funnel chest is a rare thing. Every 1 out of 1000 people get it. Most common in boys. Girls rarely get it but I unfortunutly got it. I am researching ways to get rid of it. I talked to my doctor and he said you have to have surgery to get rid of it. I DO NOT want surgery so I was asking if there was any other way to get rid of it. Funnel chest can cause many different diseases too. It made me get scoliosis. So, if i were you id go check in with a doctor. I hope i helped you in any way!  (+ info)

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