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Is It Normal To See The Heart Beat Under The Rib Cage In Children ?
my son is 6 yrs old and very thin. i can see his rib cage and at time see his heart beat through his skin . is this normal
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
Hi,
Thanks for query,
It is common to see heart beats transmitted in the chest in thin and lean person.
Nothing to worry,Give him high protein and nourishing diet,more milk and multi vitamin supplements.
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Thanks for query,
It is common to see heart beats transmitted in the chest in thin and lean person.
Nothing to worry,Give him high protein and nourishing diet,more milk and multi vitamin supplements.
ok and bye
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