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Pain in chest bone and back
My 8 year old son is complaining of pain in chest and back while breathing maybe in sternum bone from few days and his weight is 24 .is this normal and should i go for some blood test I have attached old blood report.is it alright and what should be done next .
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If it is persistent throughout, can give paracetamol/ ibuprofen for a day or 2, also diet modification may help..if it is severe enough to disturb sleep or daily activities ,physical consult is necessary
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Possibly due to inflammation of cartilage at junction of ribs and sternum
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Report suggesting mild iron deficiency anaemia
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Can apply ice pack, use an anti inflammatory like Ibuprofen, iron syrup supplementation
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Kindly consult Physically to Paediatrician
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Any fever cough
Any trauma
Need multivitamins and iron and diet modifications
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
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8 yrs exp
Vadodara
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Avoid packet food, Manchurian, non Veg and chinese
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