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Teenage son has severe chest pain on exertion. should i be concerned and what is causing his pain?
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Have him checked out: It isn't "normal" for a healthy teenager to have severe chest pain on exertion. Please reassure yourself and make sure he's okay by having him evaluated asap. Good luck. Lgromko md.
Answered 12/4/2012
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Yes: Any chest pains, particularly severe, should prompt him to be seen.
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