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5 Year Daughter, Pain In Chest, Faster Heartbeat. What Could Be This?
my 5 yr old daughter mentioned this morning that her heart was beating fast and it hurt her chest. She took it easy and within the hour I didn't hear any more of that from her. Then tonight she mentioned it again. Not sure what to think of it really, this is the first time she has ever said something like this. She is a healthy, active 5.5yr old
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
Dear user
as per your complaint your daughter complained pain in chest . as there was increase rate of heart beat it is called palpitation .
may I know she is having any other cardiac complaint before this ?
its difficult to find out the cause without complete examination
as there is no fever and illness so increase heart rate or palpitation is not associate d with it .
I want to know the hemoglobin status . because anemia is one of the important cause of palpitation in children.
others may be rheumatic heart disease which is again common in children .any valvular disorder ?
if this problem persist for long time definitely you should consult with pediatrician.
regards
dr neha
as per your complaint your daughter complained pain in chest . as there was increase rate of heart beat it is called palpitation .
may I know she is having any other cardiac complaint before this ?
its difficult to find out the cause without complete examination
as there is no fever and illness so increase heart rate or palpitation is not associate d with it .
I want to know the hemoglobin status . because anemia is one of the important cause of palpitation in children.
others may be rheumatic heart disease which is again common in children .any valvular disorder ?
if this problem persist for long time definitely you should consult with pediatrician.
regards
dr neha
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