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My Teenage Son Has Chest Pain/pressure After Sports Or Exercising

Posted on Tue, 9 Jun 2020

Question: My teenage son has chest pain/pressure after sports or exercising

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get done ecg and 2d echo.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
This symptom is seen with heart diseases.
So better to get done ecg and 2d echo.
If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

well he had all that done three years ago could he develop heart disease in three years ? does any of this sound like asthma he is almost 14 FYI

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, asthma should be rule out but after heart diseases.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
Yes, asthma should be rule out but first heart diseases should be evaluated.
And yes 3 years duration can develop heart disease.
So consult doctor and discuss all these.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana