2006-11-01 04:40:21 · 8 answers · asked by martha c 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I also have an enlarged heart and I am 67 and have led a very rewarding life so far. I excelled in sports and I have kept myself physically fit for all these years without the enlarged heart causing me any problems. One can lead a normal life if he/she doesn't dwell on the bad side of this condition.
2006-11-01 04:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him take OWNERSHIP of his condition. This is very important. Provide him with enough information so that he may become an active participant in his diagnosis and treatment.
http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/signssymptoms/enlargedheart.cfm
Make sure he becomes comfortable with asking his cardiologist questions about his condition and/or treatment.
Make sure that you respect the confidential nature of the relationship he has with his cardiologist and that it's his decision on what is discussed outside of this relationship regarding his condition. VERY IMPORTANT.
Suprisingly, many parents will hold their children's conditon over them as an attention getting mechanism for the parents; to make the child feel forever dependent on the adult, rather than allowing the child to become independent.
If he is able to and chooses to become a participant in organized sport, he should have a thorough understanding of his condition so that he is able to gauge his ability to contribute in these forums.
2006-11-01 05:03:43 · answer #2 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, if this is a serious question may I suggest these,
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/enlarged-heart/HQ00623
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Heart_disease_enlarged_heart?OpenDocument
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/guide/askdoctor/enlargedheart.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiomegaly
May I also suggest if you get the cance to vote on stem cell research in your state that you vote in favor of it. I believe it offers incredible hope for everyone who has a health issue to live with.
I have had 8 cardiac interventions and 1 heart attack all because of genetic problems.
Best wishes to your 17yr old and to you.
2006-11-01 04:47:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have an enlarged heart and its never really caused me any problems , provide him with info and give him alittle space . my son needed his space when he found out about having cancer , but he eventually came to me with his questions and concerns. i wish you and yours the best , god bless
2006-11-01 19:47:08 · answer #4 · answered by sindi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him we all have our crosses to carry in this world, but advise him how fast medicene is advanceing and not to far down the road for him or her his problem will be minor and taken care of easily. God Bless.
2006-11-01 04:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by sidekick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My experience says to get him around others with the same problem. He will get to see how they deal with it and he will not feel different or alone. good luck.
2006-11-01 04:42:42 · answer #6 · answered by SKYDOGSLIM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll trade him places.
2006-11-01 04:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell it like it is
2006-11-01 04:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by Pharaoh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋