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Is it normal for a child to have chest pain?

My 14 year old son has frequent chest pain. Is it normal for a child to have chest pain?

4 Answers

No, he should see his pediatrician
Unusual for cardiac reasons
No, it is not normal. It requires an evaluation by a physician competent in cardiovascular disease.
Not normal. It could be from mitral valve prolapse, or from muscular pain. Echocardiogram will help to rule out pain from MVP. To look for cardiac arrhythmia