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What Causes Chest Pain In A 12 Year Old Child?

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Question : last nite my 12 year old son said he was getting pains in his chest area around his heart when he was lying down.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (-5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
THis is probably muscle pain from intense exercise!

Detailed Answer:
HI and thanks so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this chest pain and knee pain that your son has. Given his age and the notion of being an athletic, this is probably as a result of intense exercise. This is no no way suggestive of a heart disease. The positive ANA to me doesn't raise any concerns about a possible autoimmune disorder at this time.

I recommend that he take Tylenol for pains. If the knee pains persist, he might need to take some time off the track training for rest and recovery.

I hope this helps. I wish your son well Feel free to follow up with me if you need more information or clarifications.
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What Causes Chest Pain In A 12 Year Old Child?

Brief Answer: THis is probably muscle pain from intense exercise! Detailed Answer: HI and thanks so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this chest pain and knee pain that your son has. Given his age and the notion of being an athletic, this is probably as a result of intense exercise. This is no no way suggestive of a heart disease. The positive ANA to me doesn't raise any concerns about a possible autoimmune disorder at this time. I recommend that he take Tylenol for pains. If the knee pains persist, he might need to take some time off the track training for rest and recovery. I hope this helps. I wish your son well Feel free to follow up with me if you need more information or clarifications.