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Suggest Treatment For Severe Heart Murmur In A Child

My 5yr son was born with a heart murmur took him to a cardiologist and he said not to worry that it was gone earlier this year he had a well child visit and I was told he had a slight heart murmur. What kind of problems can you get by having a heart murmur??
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe heart murmur in a child. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like anemia , hyperthyroidism , holes in the heart or cardiac shunts , heart valve abnormalities , valve calcification or endocarditis . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor order chest X-ray , ECG , echocardiogram , cardiac catheterization and listens to your heart using a stethoscope during a physical exam. Doctor may prescribed anticoagulants , diuretics , ACE inhibitors , statins or beta blockers . Doctor may also recommend balloon valvuloplasty , annuloplasty , repair or open heart surgery .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Heart Murmur In A Child

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe heart murmur in a child. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like anemia , hyperthyroidism , holes in the heart or cardiac shunts , heart valve abnormalities , valve calcification or endocarditis . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor order chest X-ray , ECG , echocardiogram , cardiac catheterization and listens to your heart using a stethoscope during a physical exam. Doctor may prescribed anticoagulants , diuretics , ACE inhibitors , statins or beta blockers . Doctor may also recommend balloon valvuloplasty , annuloplasty , repair or open heart surgery . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari