Question
How can one treat a child’s upper sternum pain? It has been going on for over a month. The pain is so severe when climbing stairs or entering the house that they have to lie down for a while to feel better. The same is true for running; they are afraid to run. There is no history of injury. Once, after recovering from a gastrointestinal flu, they went for a walk downstairs and took a few steps, and the pain in the sternum became unbearable, and it has continued ever since.
Answer
Hello, this condition should be considered as a possible congenital heart disease. A cardiac ultrasound can be performed, and treatment should be initiated promptly if any abnormalities are found, which may require surgery. Children have weaker physical resistance and are more prone to pediatric general surgery issues. For parents, do not worry and rush; it is important to take the child to a top-tier hospital for examination and treatment immediately. Also, ensure regular check-ups and take symptomatic medication under the doctor’s guidance.