My 16 year old son was sitting in a chair today and had sudden chest pain. He passed out but recovered quickly. He hit his head and bit his tongue in the fall but was otherwise ok. I took him to his pediatrician who ordered blood work and an ekg. We have not gotten the results yet but will most likely consult a cardiologist next week. This is not the first time he has had syncope and has dizzy spells occasionally. About 6 weeks ago he was hit very hard in the chest in karate class. Although worrisome , the injury resolved itself and I did not seek medical care for him. For a few days he coughed every once in a while but otherwise got progressively better. Could this be related?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, that chest injury and this chest pain and dizziness can be associated with each other. He had blunt chest trauma. This can cause heart damage. And this kind of heart damage can cause chest pain and dizziness after 10-15 days. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. ECG 3. 2d echo All these reports are needed ti rule out heart damage. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.