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What Causes Pain Near The Heart For A 10-year-old?

My son is ten. He has not been sick. He woke up with pain near his heart and down his side. He played in a soccer tournament all weekend so we thought it was a pulled muscle. Now he says he hurts to take a deep breath, especially when laying down. He has the heating pad on it currently.
Mon, 1 Aug 2016
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Hi...Can understand your concern..
As per your query about pain near heart sides downward is looking like a muscular pain due to inflammation of muscles and cartilages .Analgesic like ibuprofen syrup can be given along with topical application of diclofenac gel..for 3-4 days but if he is having severe pain or if no relief seen you should consult a pediatrician and any heart abnormality can be ruled out..I hope the information helps you...You are welcome on HCM for any further query....Take care.











































































































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What Causes Pain Near The Heart For A 10-year-old?

Hi...Can understand your concern.. As per your query about pain near heart sides downward is looking like a muscular pain due to inflammation of muscles and cartilages .Analgesic like ibuprofen syrup can be given along with topical application of diclofenac gel..for 3-4 days but if he is having severe pain or if no relief seen you should consult a pediatrician and any heart abnormality can be ruled out..I hope the information helps you...You are welcome on HCM for any further query....Take care.