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What Causes A Jittery Feeling In The Chest?
Question: My 7.5 yr old son woke up at regular time this morning and complained he was feeling "jittery" and pointed to his chest. As diabetes runs in the family thought perhaps hypoglycemic and gave breakfast. Prepared for school as usual; not wanting to over react asked if still jittery and he responded yes. Currently at school, wondering if this should be evaluated. No history of anxiety, did complain about jittery feeling 5 wks ago when using albuterol for asthma. on only Flovent currently
Brief Answer:
Getting the child evaluated should be a good idea
Detailed Answer:
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Jitteriness can be caused due to many reasons. Although I do not consider hypoglycemia and diabetes as a probable cause, I think that you should get the child evaluated to be on the safer side.
Hoping that things turn out fine.
Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
Getting the child evaluated should be a good idea
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Jitteriness can be caused due to many reasons. Although I do not consider hypoglycemia and diabetes as a probable cause, I think that you should get the child evaluated to be on the safer side.
Hoping that things turn out fine.
Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
What are possible explanations? I am planning on seeing our pediatrician but information from your practice wisdom would be helpful
Brief Answer:
The condition is called Non-epileptic paroxysmal movements in children
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking back
There is a collective entity called 'Nonepileptic paroxysmal disorders in children' which your child could be having. The range of causes can be wide and I do not feel that you need to go into details before actually confirming on the situation. I did not wish to unnecessarily frighten you with technical jargon but such a condition needs to be excluded. That is the reason that I insisted on getting your child evaluated.
If you really want to go into details, reading the following should be helpful:
http://www.hkjpaed.org/details.asp?id=848&show=1234
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/nonepileptic-paroxysmal-disorders-in-children
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychogenic_non-epileptic_seizures
Rather than growing anxious, I would insist you to visit your doctor. It need not be something that should cause a major concern.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
The condition is called Non-epileptic paroxysmal movements in children
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking back
There is a collective entity called 'Nonepileptic paroxysmal disorders in children' which your child could be having. The range of causes can be wide and I do not feel that you need to go into details before actually confirming on the situation. I did not wish to unnecessarily frighten you with technical jargon but such a condition needs to be excluded. That is the reason that I insisted on getting your child evaluated.
If you really want to go into details, reading the following should be helpful:
http://www.hkjpaed.org/details.asp?id=848&show=1234
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/nonepileptic-paroxysmal-disorders-in-children
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychogenic_non-epileptic_seizures
Rather than growing anxious, I would insist you to visit your doctor. It need not be something that should cause a major concern.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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