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What Could The Bump On Chest Be?
Hello, i'm a 14 year old male and i have a sort of bump in the center of my chest, it doesn't hurt, i maybe noticed it when i was 12 years old. I read a lot of articles on it and many people say it's normal and should go away if i work out, do push ups etc. It looks like my sternum bone is a bit popped out or maybe it is because it grew faster than the rest of my body? Because i grew alot the past 2-3 years. I would like to know if i should consult a doctor? Please respond
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM. By your history I can understand your problem. You are having rib cage abnormality namely Piegon's chest. In this anomaly the upper part of your chest is protruding and looks like Piegon's chest. If you don't have any symptoms than no need to worry. It is just a thing of appearance. It will not harm your body. It is just a cosmetic thing.
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