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My son has flaring of ribs at the bottom of left ribcage....  It was not there till he was 2 1/2years... I am so concerned about that ..  Our ped suggested calcium syrup and said nothing to worry... Plz help .. Should I go to some specialist.??
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Hi, flared ribs or rickety rosary if that is what you mean can be due to rickets which is caused by vitamin D defeciency. Please consult a paediatrician or orthopedic surgeon
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