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Pectus excavatum
I am 19-year-old skinny man. I have pectus excavatum that is like a hole in my chest and I am underweight. I did an x-ray and cardiography and doctor said there is no healthy issue in my heart and lungs, but I am looking for a solution to pectus excavatum because my weight is still constant and I feel embarrassed infront of people.
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Pectus excavatum is a surgical issue. It would be best to see a surgeon to correct this. Not every case that has no symptoms would need surgery and avoiding the surgery may be a good idea.
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