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What Causes Gap In Ribs Of An Infant?

My five and a half month old (was almost six weeks premature) has what seems to be misplaced or missing ribs on her left side. The gap created by this seems to be getting bigger and more noticeable as she grows. I ve noticed it for months now, even before her last checkup, but it wasn t a concern to me till recently because it seems to be getting worse. She has another check up in two weeks. Should I try and get her in before that? What could this gap be?
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Hi, this could happen in Rickets or vitamin d deficiency. I suggest you to do calcium and phosphate levels and x ray wrist ap view to rule out rickets. An examination by pediatrician should also be done. Take care.
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What Causes Gap In Ribs Of An Infant?

Hi, this could happen in Rickets or vitamin d deficiency. I suggest you to do calcium and phosphate levels and x ray wrist ap view to rule out rickets. An examination by pediatrician should also be done. Take care.