Question 1

what should i do for a child that complains of chest pain randomly, a couple times a month?

Accepted Answer

Common: This is a very common non-specific symptom that often gets a child taken to the er. Make sure that there is no heart or lung problem and if there is no obvious cause, I have found it repeatedly to be related to poor diet. This may sound strange but every cell in the body needs proper fuel to function properly and dietary mayhem is common.

Question 2

my child is complaining about chest pain, is it serious should i take her to the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Probably: There are many causes of chest pain in children.  Interestingly, chest pain is rarely due to heart diseases in children.  Overall, probably the most common causes of chest pain are musculoskeletal.  These include strained muscles, inflamed joints along the ribs, bone pain, etc.  Some children have pain related to lung problems, including asthma ; pneumonia.  Esophageal disorders (reflux) exist.

Question 3

hi my daughter has been exposed to a covid infected child at her school. we received this information yesterday evening . she did complain of naseau and vomiting last week and she has chest pains. my son has been coughing as well. ?

Accepted Answer

Viral/ COVID-19: Your children may have a non COVID-19 illness which should begin to improve with rest and fluids. Treat fever with Tylenol and avoid dehydration.  Please see your pediatrician for worsening respiratory distress, fever and for COVID-19 testing. In the meantime please keep them self isolated and monitor for fever.

Question 4

if a child always lies on their left side, can it make the rib development protrude?

Accepted Answer

Rib deformity: It is very unlikely if not impossible for a person to develop a rib deformity simply due to position during sleep.

Question 5

when a child always lies on his left side to sleep, can it make his rib development assymetric?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: This is potentially more likely in an infant that cannot roll over at all. In older children sleeping on one side should not make ribs develop asymmetrically as the child is up and moving all day. We are all asymmetric ...I have had success with chiropractic adjustments, massage, and craniosacral therapy resolving such asymmetry as these  release fascia and muscles that can misalign the bones.

Question 6

what is it called when you have a fast sucking in of breathing once in a while? kind of like when a child cries for a long time and gets a quick sucking in of air. i have broken ribs and this is happening every once in a while?

Accepted Answer

: An occasional deep breath is a normal part of the bodies effort to regulate your acid base balance. Under-ventilating  over time triggers a natural response to make the slight correction. Some do it more than others. If it bothers you discuss it with your doc to see if it is within the normal range or not.

Question 7

im feeling a slight tight chestedness beneath my lower left rib, & at night whilst falling asleep, it can sometimes feel a bit painful. im not thinking anxious thoughts, but could this be a physiological response to having a child or lockdown?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily:  Anxiety can lead to chest tightness but it is usually not to such a specific location. Muscle tightness may be felt in neck and head.

Question 8

is it possible to bruise your ribs from coughing so much?i have had the cough for 3 weeks and lost my voice for 2 weeks.choir child-2hrs dy

Accepted Answer

You can bruise the: Intercostal muscles between the ribs by intense coughing.  It is even possible to break a rib.  Please see your doc so he/she can treat the reason for the cough.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

pain in chest near breast when push on rib pain in back in same area heaviness, frequent belching feels like food sticks in area carry, heavy child?

Accepted Answer

RIb out of place: You may find a chiropractor helps with this issue...And sometimes putting things back n place can alleviate other symptoms like the belching..

Question 10

my child is on day 5 of a tonsillectomy recovery and she ate a piece of pork ribs and now feels like theres a piece stuck in the back of her throat. is this possible and if so what should we do?

Accepted Answer

: Offer soothing neutral fluids, soft diet and vanilla ice cream if tolerated. Advance diet slowly and the irritation usually resolves within a few days. Watch for signs of difficulty swallowing and fever.

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What should i do for a child that complains of chest pain randomly, a couple times a month?

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My child is complaining about chest pain, is it serious should i take her to the doctor?

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Hi my daughter has been exposed to a covid infected child at her school. we received this information yesterday evening . she did complain of naseau and vomiting last week and she has chest pains. my son has been coughing as well. ?

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If a child always lies on their left side, can it make the rib development protrude?

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When a child always lies on his left side to sleep, can it make his rib development assymetric?

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What is it called when you have a fast sucking in of breathing once in a while? kind of like when a child cries for a long time and gets a quick sucking in of air. i have broken ribs and this is happening every once in a while?

A member asked:

Im feeling a slight tight chestedness beneath my lower left rib, & at night whilst falling asleep, it can sometimes feel a bit painful. im not thinking anxious thoughts, but could this be a physiological response to having a child or lockdown?

A member asked:

Is it possible to bruise your ribs from coughing so much?i have had the cough for 3 weeks and lost my voice for 2 weeks.choir child-2hrs dy

A member asked:

Pain in chest near breast when push on rib pain in back in same area heaviness, frequent belching feels like food sticks in area carry, heavy child?

A member asked:

My child is on day 5 of a tonsillectomy recovery and she ate a piece of pork ribs and now feels like theres a piece stuck in the back of her throat. is this possible and if so what should we do?

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