I'm dealing with pectus excavatum and it's been really bothering me. It's not just that it's affecting how I look, but I'm also noticing it's impacting my muscle tone and I'm having some issues with my pulmonary function. I'm curious if there's a way to address this without going through surgery. Would love some advice on what might help!

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

MBBS
1+ Yrs

Consult Now

exercising is a significant rile to improve the functions and strength the surrounding muscles, dumbbell pullover

Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...

Consult a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon

Find a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon

Answered 25/07/2025

More Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Health Queries

View all

Question

I'm really concerned about my dad, who needs to get an angiography. He's got high blood pressure and diabetes, and he's already really anxious about the test. I'm worried about how painful the procedure might be for him, and if getting scared during the test could lead to any serious issues given his BP condition. Any advice?

Question

My uncle in Madurai needs open heart surgery after an angiography report came in. Wondering which hospital in Madurai is best for this or if we should consider moving him to Chennai or Bangalore for better specialists?

Question

I've been worried because my mom, who had a pacemaker put in about 7-8 years ago due to some heart problems, is dealing with foot pain. I'm considering getting her an electric foot massager to help with that, but I'm concerned because I've heard that people with pacemakers might face issues using such electric equipment. Could using an electric foot massager affect her pacemaker or its battery life? Any advice would be really helpful.