Chest pain in children: when should parents seek medical attention? See more
If your child tells you that their chest is hurting, it can be quite worrying. Children complaning of chest pain is surprisingly common, and can be due to many number of reasons.
The types of pain that are concerning are recurrent chest pain, severe chest pain, pain that goes through to the back, and pain that occurs during exercise.
Dr Nitha Naqvi, a leading consultant paediatric cardiologist explains more about the possible causes of chest pain in children, when you should seek medical advice, and what your doctor will do.
If your child is complaining of chest pain, and you would like to have a check up with Dr Naqvi, you can book an appointment via her Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/nitha-naqvi
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How common is fainting in children? See more
Children fainting is quite a common occurence, and something that most grow out of. However, in some cases, fainting can be a sign of a more serious condition.
In this video, leading paediatric cardiologist, Dr Nitha Naqvi explains when you should be concerned about your child fainting, and when you should seek medical help.
If you are concerned about your child regularly fainting, and would like to have them checked by Dr Naqvi, you can request an appointment via her Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/nitha-naqvi
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What is Marfan syndrome? See more
Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition affecting connective tissues, and affects 1 in 3000 people. Some of the recognised signs include being particularly tall and slim, with children outgrowing their clothes quickly, having long fingers, and large feet, and stretchy skin.
Esteemed paediatric cardiologist, Dr Nitha Naqvi explains how to recognise the signs of Marfan syndrome, and the affect the condition can have on the heart.
If you suspect your child may have Marfan syndrome, it is important to be checked out by a specialist. You can request an appointment with Dr Nitha Naqvi via her Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/nitha-naqvi
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