![]() Pain linked to a heart attack may also mimic indigestion and radiate to the patient's neck, arms, or back. This is especially true if the patient has a history of cardiac problems, is on cardiac meds, and the pain is accompanied by sweating, shortness of breath, and unusually pale skin. Persistent pain, not relieved by movement. Substernal chest pain you should be concerned about is usually different: Think pressure or squeezing. ![]() Costochondritis is treated with rest and NSAIDs. The pain is present-or can be recreated-by movement of the patient's chest, shoulders, or arms, by palpation during a physical exam, or by coughing. There are no apparent triggers PCS can occur during exercise or rest and may present multiple times in one day or at irregular times over multiple years.Īnother, benign cause for chest pain is Costochondritis, an irritation of the ribs and sternum after strenuous physical activity, heavy lifting, or a blow to the chest. Some people report the sensation of a bubble popping immediate before the pain recedes. It occurs more often in children and teenagers but can persist into adulthood. In fact, the condition is so common, it's medically known as Precordial Catch Syndrome (PCS). Not to worry, the pain has nothing to do with your heart despite it's proximity and, while its exact cause remains unknown, it's probably due to a pinched nerve. See above for details.Have you ever experienced sudden sharp chest pain that lasts for up to a minute before disappearing and leaving a soreness-or an awareness of pain-that gradually disappears over the next few minutes? Did it appear on the left side of your chest below your left nipple? Was it so intense you didn't want to breathe or move? Did you think you, for a split second, "OMG, I'm too young to have a heart attack?" If so, you are one of many. Follow the advice you are given for the specific cause of your child’s chest pain. Try to reassure your child or teenager that after review by the doctor we are reassured that this is a non-concerning chest pain. Visit your doctor if concerns about your symptoms persist.Speak to someone you trust about your worries.Try to find ways to distract yourself from the discomfort.Often this can be related to a significant event in a child’s life, or sometimes there is no obvious cause. Contact your doctor if symptoms persistĬhest pain or tightness triggered when feeling stressed or worried.Avoid ibuprofen because this can irritate the stomach lining further.Avoid things which worsen the pain: these may include fizzy drinks, acidic, spicy or high fat foods.Stay upright for 30 minutes after eating.Often there is no obvious reason why this happens, but can sometimes be triggered by a virus irritating the stomach lining. The burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acid travelling upwards towards the throat. If it happens again take some slow deep breaths before the pain eases.Most of the time no treatment is needed.Due to irritation of the nerves in between the ribs, this normally gets better by itself within a few minutes. Sharp pains in a small area of the chest when breathing in. A trial of ibuprofen can reduce the inflammation and pain.It can worsen with a deep breath, coughing or if someone presses on the affected area. Common causes of chest pain in children Costochondritis: Certain viral illnesses can cause inflammation of the joint between the ribs and the breast bone, which can lead to pain. Often it is associated with coughing and straining of the muscles surrounding the rib cage. Sometimes we do not know exactly what causes chest pain. Mostly it involves the ‘chest wall’, which is made up of the structures which surround the heart and lungs, including the ribs and breast bone. In most children and teenagers who are normally healthy, chest pain is not caused by a heart problem. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team caring for your child. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team caring for your child, but may act as a starting point for discussion. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition. Need some help choosing a language? Please refer to Browsealoud Supported Voices and Languages. ![]() You can translate this page by using the headphones button (bottom left) and then select the globe to change the language of the page.
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