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What Causes Persistent Chest Pain And Breathlessness In A 16 Year Old?

My 16 yr old granddaughter been having chest pains last few weeks. Monday she was having lunch when pains started, had shortness of breath. EMT S were ccalled. Her oxygen was 77. Oxygen was given. She was taken to nearest ER where they said it was nothing. She islifting weights and in softball. Could this be pulled chest muscle, upper respiratory problems, or heart issues. She has no PCP.
Fri, 29 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent chest pain and breathlessness in a 16 year old . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like vasovagal syncope , acute kidney failure , stroke or other heart problem . Acid reflux or chest infection can also cause such symptoms . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist again without any delay doctor may order test other then ECG like , complete blood profile , troponin t test along with angiography . Doctor may prescribe aspirin sedative diuretic and isosorbide nitrate . Doctor may also recommend open heart surgery or may refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem or chest specialist for chest infection . For now continue taking medicine as per prescription .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Chest Pain And Breathlessness In A 16 Year Old?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent chest pain and breathlessness in a 16 year old . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like vasovagal syncope , acute kidney failure , stroke or other heart problem . Acid reflux or chest infection can also cause such symptoms . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist again without any delay doctor may order test other then ECG like , complete blood profile , troponin t test along with angiography . Doctor may prescribe aspirin sedative diuretic and isosorbide nitrate . Doctor may also recommend open heart surgery or may refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem or chest specialist for chest infection . For now continue taking medicine as per prescription . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari