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My teen has intermitant sharp chest pain . he said last time that it spread after to his left side and felt like it was "protruding". what can this be?
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Almost certainly ben: Although it could be serious things in the lungs or heart, it is likely either minor arthritis of the chest (ribs), "growing pains, and/or anxiety. www.thepmc.org.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Work up/cause: Most cases of pediatric chest pain have undetermined cause, but musculo skeletal, pulmonary and cardiac causes should be considered. Preliminary workup depends on further details, but will often include a Chest radiograph and EKG.
Answered 11/3/2014
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