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By age 9, it became clear that the recessed chest Jacob was born with was officially pectus excavatum, better known as a “sunken” or “caved-in” chest. The condition and ideal treatment timeline were ...
"It was only last year in the gym when I began feeling very, very faint that I knew I had to get this looked into. "Now when I'm out and about I can feel very light headed and faint, it stops me enjoying my life. Giving up football and now the gym is a big hit for your mental health. "I come from a really sporty family, but my body just doesn't allow me to join in. "I've said my life is on hold and I really mean that." Mr Bailey has had to give up two of his biggest passions due to the effects of his condition
"It was only last year in the gym when I began feeling very, very faint that I knew I had to get this looked into. "Now when I'm out and about I can feel very light headed and faint, it stops me enjoying my life. Giving up football and now the gym is a big hit for your mental health. "I come from a really sporty family, but my body just doesn't allow me to join in. "I've said my life is on hold and I really mean that." Mr Bailey has had to give up two of his biggest passions due to the effects of his condition
Mississippi State University student Brennan Bell has never let his disability hurt his chances of becoming an engineer. The mechanical engineering student underwent several surgeries to correct his condition, known as pectus excavatum, and has always been determined to graduate on time. Despite numerous mental and physical obstacles, Bell has never given up on his dream career. Pectus excavatum, also called sunken chest, is a condition where a person's breastbone is recessed or sunken into his or her chest. It is a congenital disorder, meaning it is present even from birth. Bell describe...