7 week old daughter has a heart murmur, any info?

Question

My daughter had a check up at the doctor yesterday she is 7 weeks old, and the doctor said she has a heart murmur and needs to be refered to the paediatrician. Has anyones else had this happen and is it serious. I really worried and have to wait for an appointment.

Answer 1

I found the following information on the link below it has more information if you need it.

What does it mean if my baby has a "normal heart murmur"?
It doesn't mean your baby has a weak heart or any other health problems. As your baby's blood moves through the chambers, valves, and major vessels of his heart, it can make a faint noise. That sound is called a heart murmur.

Depending on what kind of murmur it is, the noise may be vibratory or rumbling, humming, swishing, gurgling, or even musical. (It's a separate sound from the familiar "lub dub" of the heartbeat.) Most of the time, this noise is diagnosed as an "innocent," "functional," "normal," or "harmless" heart murmur. And almost all children have one at some time or another.

In some cases, the noise is caused by blood flowing faster or in greater amounts than usual through the heart and vessels. That can happen when your baby has a fever, for example, or if he's anemic or has an overactive thyroid. Other times, it's the result of something structural that doesn't affect the functioning of your baby's heart — in which case the sound may fade as his body develops and his chest wall thickens.

Innocent childhood heart murmurs usually go away on their own, although some people have them their whole lives. These murmurs require no treatment.

Answer 2

Don't worry at this point. I have a heart murmur, my aunt has a heart murmur, it's *kind of* hereditary in my family - I'm in excellent physical condition and have a very healthy heart. I t's never been a problem. Sometimes this happens and for the most part, it's not a big deal. Wait until you see what the pediatrician says. Most heart murmurs are absolutely harmless.

One note I'd like to add, your daughter might not want to take hormonal birth control long term, depending on what kind of murmur it is.... but I think you have awhile to think about that. :^)

Answer 3

I've had two heart murmurs since birth and am doing ok. I had to see a pediatric cardiologist for about 15 years until I was medically cleared (meaning, I don't need meds when I get my teeth cleaned anymore). I've lived with the murmurs for close to 30 years and am fine. Just take your daughter to the doctor and ask lots of questions.

Answer 4

I've had a heart murmur for 28 years. Its not necessarily a bad thing, just something that needs to be checked on a regular basis. They'll probably refer her for an EKG or ultrasound of her heart to make sure there's not a valve problem causing the murmur. Some children outgrow heart murmurs, they're not uncommon prenatal and in newborns.

Answer 5

When My daughter was born they heard a slight murmur, but by the time we went back to the Doctor he could no longer here it sent us to see another doctor but he could not hear it either.
Our primary Doctor said it can happen that they can fix them selfs with time. and that we would just keep an eye on it.
She is now 2 1/2 and shos no sign of ever having a Murmur.

I also had a friend whos daughter was born with a small hole in her heart and it closed up on it's own before her first birthday.
Make sure you write down all questions you have for the doctor and try to take someone with you. you daughter may not ge quiet and you may miss something.
Good luck and I will pray for her tonight.

Answer 6

it is not uncommon for a baby to be born with a slight murmur, i understand that you are scared but try not to worry my son was born with a murmur and was referred to a paediatrician for it to be checked at a year old we were signed off and no surgery was required, try to relax it may not be that bad and chances are it will heal on its own, good luck honey hope everything works out but i am sure it will turn out to be OK , a murmur i was told is an extra whistling noise with in the heart as it beats and as the baby grows the heart heals, best of luck

Answer 7

Hi,

My son was diganosed with a heart murmur just before he started reception at 5. He is absolutely fine and needs a check up ever so often but we have been told he will grow out of it as he gets older. He is now 11 and in the football and rugby team at school and is perfectly healthy

Answer 8

I Am Very Sorry To Hear.

No Need To Worry At The Moment Shes Only Little. If Something Serious Happens Or You Spot Signs Call Your Local GP Ammediently.

Answer 9

Hi. I was born with heart murmur and it is a condition that runs in my family, my niece and nephew (from my sister) both were born with this condition, in my niece case it healed itself without further medication, and that is quite usual, My nephew had to be on medication for a while, and now he is a very big, healthy 16 year old. I am 32 now, and although in my childhood it was treated differently than now, I am ok. Heart murmurs are most likely to be what is called "innocent" and it is very rare that is something that requires serious treatment. Good luck with your daughter!!!

Answer 10

Your md referred her to a pediatrician to help keep an eye on the heart. Heart murmurs are pretty common in children. Many children grow out of it while others don't. If your md didn't stress an urgency (like go NOW!), setting up a regular appointment should be fine. Did you get a suggestion from your md? If not, ask friends and family if they like their pedi and go with that.