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| Video Discription | http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/chest-pain Chest pain can be scary, but it is rarely heart-related in children. As a cardiologist in the Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s, Nicolas Madsen, MD, MPH, receives a lot of questions about chest pain in children. The good news is that less than one percent of cases involve an underlying heart condition. Typically, the cause is a viral illness, stress, an inflammatory condition or muscular pain. “The pain is real, so parents should not minimize how much it hurts,” says Madsen. “Some kids are near tears, so I’m always reassuring. But it doesn’t mean it’s heart-related.” Children age 7 to teens are most likely to complain of non-heart related chest pain, but it can occur in younger children as well. One common cause is costochondritis, or inflammation in the joint between the breastbone and ribs. It’s usually the result of a virus or frequent, forceful coughing. It’s not a serious concern and Ibuprofen or a prescription anti-inflammatory should ease symptoms. Here are the key questions Madsen encourages parents to think about: Was my child injured recently? Even heavy lifting or intense aerobic exercise can strain the rib muscles. It will subside in time. Is my child stressed? School pressure, relationships with other children or teachers, or problems at home can all cause chest pain. “It’s hard to measure," Madsen says, “but in a large percentage of cases we see, stress is a source.” Think of it like a stress-related headache in adults: the pain won’t last but is very real. When does it hurt? Talk to your doctor if chest pain occurs during or immediately after moderate to vigorous activity, like running or sports. How long has it been hurting? Chest pain caused by cardiac disease is either so severe that no child could cover it up or ignore it, or it is progressive and associated with other problems such as passing out or worsening fatigue. How painful is it? Mild-to-moderate chest pain isn’t a cause for big concern, but pain that is sudden or severe can be a sign of pericarditis, a rare inflammation of the heart. If your child has sudden severe pain that is continuous and coincides with an illness – contact your pediatrician that same day. “If that alarm bell of parenting is going off, go to your pediatrician and think about these five questions,” Madsen says. “We just want families to feel less anxious.” More on Cincinnati Children's blog: http://cincinnatichildrensblog.org/healthy-living/6-questions-to-ask-when-your-child-complains-of-chest-pain/#more-' [INfQv2l1sYw] |
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