Hi.My son is 5 year old .Two months ago he has a cough lasting for about two weeks.No fever.When the cough went away  he complained about his chest pain ,maybe 3 times.Those pains lasted a couple of minutes.3 days ago he was riding his bike very fast and again he said his chest hurts.,right in a middle.It went away after 3 minutes.I have an app.with his doctor in 2 days,but I dont want him to have any chest x rays.Should I be worried?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. I don't think he needs chest x-ray at present because he is having chest pain only, no coughing. His current chest pain is mostly due to musculoskeletal pain because of riding bike very fast. His chest pain few months back is also due to musculoskeletal pain. Actually coughing involves ribs, intercostal muscles. So chronic coughing will cause sore ribs and muscles which cause chest pain. So I don't think he needs any chest x-ray at present. His chest pain is simple musculoskeletal pain only. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.