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Child Had Pale Skin, Lips And Felt Lethargic, Recovered Soon. Possibility Of Heart Murmur?

My 3 year old daughter had symptoms pale skin, pale lips , very lethargic and tired. I took her to the Docter Immeciatly, but within five minutes of leaving the house, all symptoms cleared up and she went back to normal. I still took her to the DR. but he idn t have any suggestions as to what it could be. He thinks she might have a slight heart mumer, but isn t sure if that would mean anything. the ultasound to get this checked into sould cost us $2700.00 and we don t have the money for it. Is this something that may be very serious?
Fri, 23 Nov 2012
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Ayurveda Specialist,  's  Response
Hello...
I can understand your Problem and appriciate your worries .

Most of murmurs in children :
1. Recurrent Respiratory tract infection.
2. Iron Defiency.

You mention symptoms - pale skin, pale lips , very lethargic and tired.

Its indicate your chid is anemic.

I woul Advice:
Blood investigation : CBC, Checked Heamoglobin level.
Proper and Regular diet
Suppliments - Vitamins, Calcium, Iron.
Deworming every 6 month
Foods that are a good source of iron include:
1.     liver
2.     lean red meats, including beef, pork, lamb
3.     seafood, such as oysters, clams, tuna, salmon, and shrimp, etc.
4.     beans, including kidney, lima, navy, black, pinto, soy beans, and lentils
5.     iron fortified whole grains, including cereals, breads, rice, and pasta
6.     greens, including collard greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach, and turnip greens

You should get her evaluated once for her complaint to get her examined physically by a pediatrician.


Thanks,
I wish Your Child Good Health
Regards Dr. Sagar Mhatre



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Child Had Pale Skin, Lips And Felt Lethargic, Recovered Soon. Possibility Of Heart Murmur?

Hello... I can understand your Problem and appriciate your worries . Most of murmurs in children : 1. Recurrent Respiratory tract infection. 2. Iron Defiency. You mention symptoms - pale skin, pale lips , very lethargic and tired. Its indicate your chid is anemic. I woul Advice: Blood investigation : CBC, Checked Heamoglobin level. Proper and Regular diet Suppliments - Vitamins, Calcium, Iron. Deworming every 6 month Foods that are a good source of iron include: 1. liver 2. lean red meats, including beef, pork, lamb 3. seafood, such as oysters, clams, tuna, salmon, and shrimp, etc. 4. beans, including kidney, lima, navy, black, pinto, soy beans, and lentils 5. iron fortified whole grains, including cereals, breads, rice, and pasta 6. greens, including collard greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach, and turnip greens You should get her evaluated once for her complaint to get her examined physically by a pediatrician. Thanks, I wish Your Child Good Health Regards Dr. Sagar Mhatre