Article: Sometimes I get really sharp pains in my chest near my heart. It is so bad I can't breathe that well. My mom says they're growing pains. What should I do? Is it serious?(Ask Dr. Cory)

Dear Dr. Cory:

Sometimes I get really sharp pains in my chest near my heart It is so bad I can't breathe that well. My mom says they're growing pains. What should I do? Is it serious?

Tabitha Barker

Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

Dear Tabitha:

Sharp chest pains in children your age can be from muscle cramps. These sometimes occur when you are nervous and ...

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