2006-08-25 09:30:57 · 22 answers · asked by Candy 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
when my son was about 2 he saw a new pediatrician who said he had a heart murmur and was all scary and dramatic about it. I was worried terribly until we changed clinics and the doctor told me that it was fairly common and he'd probably outgrow it.
he is 23 now and hasn't had any trouble and has not had the murmur for many years.
I'm not saying you shouldn't keep an eye on it, or that it couldn't become more serious, but I think the odds are on your granddaughter's side that she'll be just fine!
doctors should remember how frightened parents will become when they don't get all the information. the doctor who found the murmur never told us it was somewhat common and that he could outgrow it. she let us walk out of there scared out of our minds and said nothing to balance the picture. shame on her!
2006-08-25 09:38:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A heart murmer can be found in most people.. The degree of that murmer is what must be considered..Having lived all my life with one (from rheumatic fever) I can vouch for that..The severity being the key..I have been extremely active all my life but did recognize my limits. I am well into my 70's now.
2006-08-26 16:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but don't worry - I am 45 and had my valve "stretched" at age 13. I was told this would last 10 years and then I would have to have the valve replaced. Well, the op lasted 30 years and I had the replacement 19 months ago. I have had 3 children (pre-op) with no undue problems. I'm doing just great now and would like to reassure you as to your grand-daughter's condition. She's going to be just fine - like me! And I'm ancient :0)
2006-08-25 16:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by The librarian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what the murmur is. Some are "functional" some more serious. She needs a cardiac ultrasound (echocardiogram) to determine what the cause of the murmur is. Some abnormalities require surgery, others don't. Ask for referral to pediatric cardiology and an echo.
2006-08-25 16:34:24 · answer #4 · answered by Elizabeth L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
myself and my daughter had a heart murmer we both ended up getting heart surgery done because we had a hole in the heart . ask the doctor to look deeper into it . it could be a number of things .... good luck .....let us know if i can be of any more help x
2006-08-25 20:22:52 · answer #5 · answered by loz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother had one (he may still have it for all i know). He found out when he went to join the navy at 18 and wasnt able to join as a result. He is 40 next year and other than that one time, it hasnt affected his life in the slightest.
2006-08-25 16:39:33 · answer #6 · answered by Peakey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found out at 32 that I had an undetected murmur that ended up becoming a damaged aortic valve which had to be replaced. Good luck.
2006-08-25 16:33:45 · answer #7 · answered by J T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I've had one my whole life and it's never been a problem or gotten worse. The child may need to take prophylactic antibiotics before going to the dentist. Just as a precaution. should be determined by the doctor.
2006-08-25 16:35:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some do and some don't.your doc should be able to tell you if he thinks that the mummer will be a problem in the future. if he didn't seem to be concerned when he first told you, then there is a good chance that everything is fine... if you still have questions about it, i would go back and talk to him about it. better to have your mind at ease. hope everything will be okay.
2006-08-25 18:01:48 · answer #9 · answered by tabby261 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heart murmurs can be harmless. children who have significant murmurs may be less likely to participate in heavy activity or sports b/c it can make them short of breath easily. however they often outgrow this but not always, and sometimes requires surgical intervention.
2006-08-25 18:00:04 · answer #10 · answered by gmillioni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋