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My son is experiencing chest pain or discomfort (quality: sensation of tearing pain) (worsened by: after exercise) (severity: mild) (side: right) .
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Answered 10/19/2017
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I would recommend: that he be seen/examined by his pediatrician. This could be muscular in nature, but also could be pulmonary (lungs) or even gastrointestinal, such as acid reflux. His doctor should be able to diagnose him and properly treat him, if treatment is necessary.
Answered 11/28/2017
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