female aged 16 getting stabbing pain in chest that lasts only 10 secs and cant breathe when pain is present. this then disappears and alls well . started these episodes about 3 months ago but they are increasing. At hospital emergency -did ECG said that it was nothing. She still gets these attacks- please could you advise on what it could be?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since her ECG is normal, and she is young, no need to worry about heart diseases. In my opinion, she is having panic disorder. This is very common in teenage. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in her life. She may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor.  Don't worry, she will be alright with counseling and