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What Could Cause Visible Pulse In A 5 Years Old Child?
Hi, my 5 year olds pulse is visible on the neck, very visible in the first 15-20 minutes when he goes to sleep, less but also visible when he sits, he had a tonsillectomy 3 days ago, the pulse was never visible before this surgery, to whom shall I consult? Shall i get worried about this change? Thanks
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Soon after tonsillectomy,there will be inflammation for some days.
Hence the pulse is felt and nothing to worry about.
Even normally also it is seen in thin people.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Soon after tonsillectomy,there will be inflammation for some days.
Hence the pulse is felt and nothing to worry about.
Even normally also it is seen in thin people.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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