i have had this condition since i was born and the doctors think its getting better but i just want to know if it can cause shortness of breath?
2006-08-03 14:45:17 · 11 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
definitely. when you have a murmur that means that blood isnt circulating through the heart as well as it should - part of the blood is regurgitating back into places of the heart where it shouldnt be. this means that the blood, which carries oxygen to the body, isnt doing as good of a job as it should. this means you can be short of breath because your body is NEEDING oxygen, and so your body starts breathing harder and shorter because you arent getting enough oxygen.
2006-08-03 14:49:56 · answer #1 · answered by stascia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might, but so can a number of other conditions including the anxiety of living with a heart murmur.
Here's a positive thought for you: many people have heart murmurs; a large percentage grow out of them.
Here's another thought: many more people know that they have a murmur - not because there has been a rise in the problem but because doctors have better stethoscopes. This got them thinking, and realizing that the majority of murmurs are not representative of a serious problem.
Another thing that can cause shortness of breath is asthma. Yet another - probably not in your case - is a side effect from certain meds.
Of course, if your shortness of breath persists you ought to get your Mum to take you to the doctor. So, if you need to do that, keep track of the following:
when does it happen? (time of day, after a meal, after exercise etc)
how severe is it? ("I can't walk/take a deep breath/stand up straight because I am doubled over and in agony" etc)
any other symptom you get with it.
how long does it last?
2006-08-03 16:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by kerangoumar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a heart murmur and I too experienced shortness of breath. It is due to the fact that your oxygenated blood mixes with you unoxygenated blood inside of your heart. When your heart sends the blood back out to the body you do not have enough oxygen going to all of your body since the blood mixed which causes shortness of breath. My doctors told me mine was getting better,(I was born with a single right ventricle) and then 2.5 years ago I had to have a heart transplant. Now it is amazing how much better I can breathe.
2006-08-03 15:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by graycee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than half the population has a murmer.. the degree may be slightly different, depending on who is doing the listening.. The thing you will have to watch for is; learn to be active within your personal limits.. you will find out when you are running or playing.. you may get a bit tired before the others. I have lived with a murmer since I was 7 years old... I still played high school sports but the distance was sort of predetermined for me.. I could not run completely around the track, only about 3/4th of the way... had to walk the rest. You will learn your limitations and just remember them.
2006-08-03 17:18:33 · answer #4 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha, yeah... you should get that checked. even though it can cause shortness of breath if this is something new, that means your heart murmur may be getting worse. i have a heart murmur also, and when i was growing they told me it had almost completely gone away. when i hit about 13, it started to come back. so you may wanna check that.
2006-08-03 15:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A heart murmur, is a leak-in a heart valve,l have lived with that from birth,it is not a problem, ask the vet- just how bad it is- would you have a human put to sleep for the same reason? l think Not, let him live his life out, trust me,- nature Will- take its course- when the time is Right. Good Luck.
2016-03-26 22:17:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It certainly can, and in fact that is the most common presenting symptom.
If you have a valve problem, or any congential heart problem, a lot of the time shortness of breath is how you present to us in the ER.
2006-08-03 14:49:57 · answer #7 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call Your Doctor If:
You experience symptoms that may indicate heart-valve disease or heart failure, including:
Chest pain
Unexplained breathlessness, fatigue, or fainting
Heart palpitations
2006-08-03 14:50:19 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Lisa♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have one and they told me if my heart started pounding to slow down what i was doing to let my heart catch up with the blood flow no issues for me but you should check with your dr or do ask a nurse on line or your local 1-800 #
2006-08-03 14:51:27 · answer #9 · answered by standonit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it can. your heart aids in your breathing. so any heart conditions you may have can affect it.
2006-08-03 14:51:33 · answer #10 · answered by ♥michele♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋