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Suggest Treatment For Calcified Ribcage
My brother was originally diagnosed with a possible heart condition, but was, afetr tests, diagnosed with a calclfied ribcage. He gets weak very quickly and cant even stand for long. He is 53 years old with dietry diabetes. Can you tell me what causes the calcification and possible remedies?
Fri, 11 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Most common causes of rib calcification are :
1. Age-related
2. Adolescent hyperthyroidism
3. Advanced bone maturation by toxic hormone
4. Exposure to corticoids
5. Adrenogenital syndrome
6. Porphyria
Treatment will be according to disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Chandra Shekhar
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Most common causes of rib calcification are :
1. Age-related
2. Adolescent hyperthyroidism
3. Advanced bone maturation by toxic hormone
4. Exposure to corticoids
5. Adrenogenital syndrome
6. Porphyria
Treatment will be according to disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Chandra Shekhar
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