i just had a phyiscal and the doc sayed i had a slight heart murmer. he dident go any farther because its just a pre enployment physical. Is this dangerous? What can i do to fix it. it must be new or someone would of told me in the past.
WHAT DO I DO?
2007-08-09 11:25:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
It is possible that it is not new and that no one mentioned it to you. Heart murmurs are usually not significant. But you should really ask the doctor if s/he tells you something you don't understand.
2007-08-09 11:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by treebird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be new. Heart murmurs can develop at any age. They may also go undiagnosed for many years. If your doctor and you feel that you should see a cardiologist in regards to this, then do so. If it's slight, then it isn't something that needs to be repaired or treated with medication. The warning signs that a murmur may be becoming a problem include, extreme tiredness, swelling in the feet and ankles, shortness of breath with exertion, etc. Much the same as for congestive heart problems. You can keep an eye on it yourself by becoming more informed on the condition. There are many informative books, and information over the internet. If you do drugs or drink, quit. They create and expand existing heart problems. Smoking should also cease if you do this, also. Unless you are symptomatic, I wouldn't be concerned at this stage.
2007-08-09 22:35:14 · answer #2 · answered by mop-27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A heart murmur is when one of the valves in your heart or great vessels that come from the heart is leaking. It can be nothing at all, something for which you need to take antibiotics before you have surgery or dental work done or it could signal the need for a valve replacement or an enlarging heart. The bottom line: see your regular physician and have it checked. An echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart and great vessels) can tell a cardiologist what needs to be done. It's not invasive, but fairly expensive if you don't have insurance.
2007-08-09 18:30:40 · answer #3 · answered by oplsjames 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever had heart problems before? Otherwise I wouldn't put too much stock in on it, it could just be an innocent murmur which means that it's just a slightly irregular heart beat which wouldn't affect your day-to-day life at all I don't think.
If you're really concerned you can get an ultrasound on your heart murmur where they'll check it out for you, in front of you (just like an ultrasound with an unborn baby).
2007-08-09 18:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by Peter D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A murmur can be completely benign. Unless you have problems with shortness of breath, chest pain, or passing out the murmur is unlikely to warrent being fixed even if it is one of the more dangerous valve problems. If you are worried (and you seem to be) see a cardiologist and ask for an echocardiogram. An echocardiogram will find the source of the murmur and determine whether it is benign or not.
2007-08-09 19:40:36 · answer #5 · answered by heartman1122 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be dangerous if you don't get it check on a regular basis. I have a slight heart mumor (marfan's syndrome to be exact) and I get it checked regularly just to be on the safe side. And I haven't had any problems. If you have any concerns consult your dr and he will have more details.
2007-08-09 18:30:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on you age.they usally never cause any problems.and some grow out of them.ask your doctor lots of questions about it.take a list with you
2007-08-09 22:24:11 · answer #7 · answered by dcrc93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so. just have your doctor listen to it each physical you get.
2007-08-09 18:27:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋