child's chest pain

Posted By  CCF Cardio MD-SGM on March 21, 1998 at 13:22:52:

In Reply to: child's chest pain posted by Jeanette Krokus on March 13, 1998 at 11:38:57:

: my son is 8 and has complained recently (2x) of a pain in the vicinity of his chest.  It didn't last long.  Once was during basketball and once was while doing nothing.  Could it be a cause for concern or is it just growing pains or gas?  He had a recent physical and was fine.   Thanks
  Jeanette

[CCF Cardio MD-SGM]

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Dear Jeanette,
Chest pain in children is most often due to muscle or joint aches, or associated with heavy breathing that accompanies physical exertion.  I think that a physical examination by a pediatrician or family practitioner is more than adequate to rule out any serious disorders of the heart or lungs.  Having done this, I believe that reassuring your child is all the treatment that is necessary.  
Information in the Heart Forum is for general purposes only.  Specific diagnoses and therapies can only be provided by your physician.