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Can Inflamed Sternum Cause High Fever, Dizziness And Chest Pain In Child?
Just bringing my son from the ER, he has had a high fever (103.7), dizziness, and chest pain (hurts to the touch and when he breathes). X-ray was fine, and EKG also fine. Dr says he has an inflamed sternum and to just take ibuprofen. Would that cause his fever and dizziness also? Should I get a second opinion?
Sat, 25 Jan 2014
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
Tietz syndrome (inflammation of rib cage junction in the front) will cause chest pain, fever.
High fever may the cause for dizziness in children.
Continue medication as prescribed.
Give plenty of water and oral fluids to drink.
Ask him to take rest.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Thank you for your query.
Tietz syndrome (inflammation of rib cage junction in the front) will cause chest pain, fever.
High fever may the cause for dizziness in children.
Continue medication as prescribed.
Give plenty of water and oral fluids to drink.
Ask him to take rest.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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