What Is Acute Chest Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Chest Pain
A pain in the chest can be a very alarming symptom, and for good reasons. It can be a sign of something very serious like a heart attack. It is not always something so serious, however, but it still pays to be cautious if you suspect that something is wrong.
Chest pain is one of the most common symptoms in acute chest syndrome, and patients with sickle cell disease should be particularly alert to it. Chest pain is most common in adults, while children are more likely to feel pain in the abdomen area. The severity of the pain will be quite severe in many cases.
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