2006-08-07 10:17:00 · 20 answers · asked by concern mom 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Usually not. But it may not be a huge problem or anything. Let the doctors do some testing and research to make sure it isn't a major heart problem. Murmers are usually not a big deal, but this may cause problems later in life if they continue to have heart murmers- limited physical activity, like school sports... Just to rule out anything major, have the doctors do some investigating.
I had one at birth, but never had any other problems
I am 23 today, and sometimes I feel like I have had heart murmers at different times. Never caused any problems though.
2006-08-07 10:23:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
heart murmur is a sound made by blood moving through the chambers and valves of the heart or through the blood vessels near the heart. The sounds can be heard through a stethoscope.
Heart murmurs are common in infants and children and are harmless in most cases. The murmurs usually are not a problem, require no treatment, and go away on their own. Pregnancy, fever, and some types of anemia can also lead to temporary heart murmurs. However, some adults continue to have harmless heart murmurs.
A heart murmur may sometimes indicate a more serious problem with the heart walls or heart valves, such as mitral valve regurgitation, endocarditis, or a problem with the aortic valve. These problems can cause blood to flow abnormally through the heart valves or chambers, causing a murmur or other sound that the doctor can hear with the stethoscope. These conditions require close monitoring and may require treatment.
2006-08-07 19:21:23 · answer #2 · answered by purple 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask you ped for a referal for a ped cardio (kids heart doc). From there, a ped cardio BETTER order and echo (echo cardiogram) which is an ultrasound of the heart, basically.
With that, there will be a 12-lead EKG... which means 12 of those sticky patches on the chest with a few on each arm and down by the ankle. Once a ped cardio gets all the info, they will let you know how concerned to be.
Murmurs can be a natural thing, no meds ever needed, etc...
murmurs may require meds before going to the Dentist
murmurs can be very risky and may need surgery.
chances are, if they are catching it now and your toddler has had no upfront problems during infancy... you child will be ok...
but get it checked out, it's a must to know.
2006-08-08 06:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by Vicki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is common for a new born to have a heart murmor, especially if the baby is born pre-term and his heart's internal walls are still forming.
As for a toddler, it may be absolutely nothing, and would go away when the toddler grows older, but it is definitely something that should be checked by the childs doctor and possibly (preferably) a specialist, as you would not want it to be something more serious and not looked at.
Its good to be positive but just do same do all you can to rule out problems.
2006-08-07 23:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by jimbomediterraneo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two year old has what they call an "innocent" heart murmur. He may grow out of it. Meanwhile, since it's innocent, he doesn't need to take antibiotics before dental work is done. Find out from the doctor if the murmur is innocent or not, and then take it from there. Good luck.
2006-08-07 17:23:14 · answer #5 · answered by DMBthatsme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they will out grow the murmur sometimes. There are older people living with heart murmurs today.
2006-08-07 17:21:09 · answer #6 · answered by woggercatt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually it is nothing to worry about - your doctor should send the child to a cardiologist and see the extent of the murmur -
My daughter had a murmur (it was called "innocent" because it goes away)
but you should also know that your child will not feel the effect of it but when they are older and if you have any growth issues (short stature) then tell the doctor he had (Has a murmur)
2006-08-07 17:33:07 · answer #7 · answered by prettymama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal for small children to have a murmur and in 90 % of them they "outgrow it"
Don't worry, but if you are concerned the NEXT time you go to your well baby visit ask the doctor then.
2006-08-08 05:35:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A heart murmur is never normal but it can be harmless. Get it checked.
2006-08-07 17:20:59 · answer #9 · answered by pizzagirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally no, but in my family its quite common.
my niece is 2 and has a murmur and shes very active. my newborn nephew has one. i got interventricular conduction delay (the electricity is not working properly) and yet i feel fine.
consult a pediatrician
2006-08-07 17:22:54 · answer #10 · answered by jamz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋