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What Is The Treatment For Precordial Catch Syndrome?

I am 11 years old and when i was at gym my precordial catch syndrom thingy worked up realy bad and since we were jogging, i practicaly fainted because it hurt too bad to breath in. i didnt know i had PCS at the time so i thought it was a cramp. im very athletic so i was doubting that. sorry about the poor spelling...
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Hi, thanks for the query. I am curious to know that who told you that you are having precordial catch syndrome (PCS)? Was it a certified medical doctor who diagnosed this condition in you? Since it is fairly rare & usually a diagnosis of exclusion. You might be knowing & if NOT; you need to understand that if you are having PCS; it is a benign condition which probably originates form bones of rib cage (sternum & ribs) or the covering over lungs (known as pleura). The syndrome is disabling due to nature of episodes of intense pain on left side of chest which are usually confused as having heart attack or evaluated for pneumothorax. As such you need to practice mindfulness based relaxation exercises (taught by Psychologist) & Yoga, pranayama exercises which shall help you to stay relaxed during the bouts of pain & will help you cope effectively with same. Try to stay calm, rejoin your gym & start your workout once again! Good Luck!
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What Is The Treatment For Precordial Catch Syndrome?

Hi, thanks for the query. I am curious to know that who told you that you are having precordial catch syndrome (PCS)? Was it a certified medical doctor who diagnosed this condition in you? Since it is fairly rare & usually a diagnosis of exclusion. You might be knowing & if NOT; you need to understand that if you are having PCS; it is a benign condition which probably originates form bones of rib cage (sternum & ribs) or the covering over lungs (known as pleura). The syndrome is disabling due to nature of episodes of intense pain on left side of chest which are usually confused as having heart attack or evaluated for pneumothorax. As such you need to practice mindfulness based relaxation exercises (taught by Psychologist) & Yoga, pranayama exercises which shall help you to stay relaxed during the bouts of pain & will help you cope effectively with same. Try to stay calm, rejoin your gym & start your workout once again! Good Luck!