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My 10 year old son has been saying his chest hurts on his left side since he got home from school yesterday. Says he wasn t hit there and nothing happened that he can think of that would have caused it. The pai was when he breathed deep or laughed, but now is worse.
it could be intercoastal muscle spasm or better explained as muscle catch in between ribs. it could be sign of mineral deficiency give adequate juices rich in potassium and magnesium for muscle relaxation. give some muscle relaxant drugs and anti inflammatory medicines to get relief. if fever and any associated sickness breathlessness cough them suspect pneumonia.
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What Causes Chest Pain On The Left Side?
it could be intercoastal muscle spasm or better explained as muscle catch in between ribs. it could be sign of mineral deficiency give adequate juices rich in potassium and magnesium for muscle relaxation. give some muscle relaxant drugs and anti inflammatory medicines to get relief. if fever and any associated sickness breathlessness cough them suspect pneumonia.