and her parents took her to a doctor who suggested further testing.her parents however refuse to allow the testing. is there a way to get her tested for severe heart murmer without their knowledge consent or most importantly money? subject is almost 16, subject is also female, subject will not allow anything that will harm her parents in any way (including reporting child abuse etc)
2006-10-24 13:51:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
by the way she was told that iwas severe by a doctor and has all the symptoms of a severe murmur ( dizzyness fatigue lack of breath etc) and her parents absolutly refuse to do anything aobut it. dont try to tell me there arnet a billion oraganizations for this sort of thing..
2006-10-24 15:02:20 · update #1
Is there anyone who can talk to your friends parents to try to convince them. There is always an underlying cause of a heart murmur. Some causes are fairly benign, but the fact that she is having fatigue, dizziness and shortness of breath sounds like congestive heart failure to me and could be a serious problem. She really needs to have the testing. Try suggesting echocardiography. It is totally non invasive. It is basically an ultrasound of the heart. they can see if the valves are working properly or if there is any malformations, birth defects, or in some case disease. I have had several and they are really easy. The symptoms she is experience can be dangerous.
2006-10-25 11:01:03 · answer #1 · answered by kerijeanbean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A heart murmer is nothing too serious to worry about. With my second child i had one and then it went away after i gave birth. I don't know what state this almost to be 16yr. old lives in. But here where i live you can check into a doctor clinic at 15yrs. old without the parents knowing. She can try a private clinic. If she gets a good doctor they will keep her information private. It all depends on what it is and so long as the doctor feels he will not get into trouble holding info. from the parents. And if there is child abuse going on some doctors are very good at knowing if a child is been abused.
Good luck to her and you for helping her out.
2006-10-24 21:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by X-Woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ask you this. If she has a heart murmer what can a doctor do about it? The answer is really nothing. Yes they have certain medication for it but the facts for really helping are found in nutrition not medication. To help her murmer she needs a few key ingredients. CoQ10, omega fatty acids, and a broad spectrum of other vitamins and minerals. These have been studied to be very effective without the use of medications that tend to have severe side effects. Our bodies have amazing recovery of function if we give it the building blocks for success.
2006-10-24 21:07:35 · answer #3 · answered by hanusak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A heart murmer is usually a valve not closing properly.
It is possible she may outgrow it, but it is also possible it won't ever cause her any problems, it also can be a serious issue.
IF the Doctor recommended further testing, NOT having it done is putting her at risk. In my book, that is neglect.
Is not going against her parents wishes worth her life?
2006-10-24 21:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually a heart murmer is not serious a lot of people have them me included. Unless you have symptoms such as difficutly breathing and chest pain they dont worry with them.
As far as free testing unless this person qulifies for medicade then no you have to pay for it and being 16 you always have to have a parent conscent
2006-10-24 20:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by Autumn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear that, i don't know but i had one when i was little but i dont have it anymore i suggest to take her to the hosipital and try to convince her seriously
2006-10-24 21:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋