Question 1

is my heart murmur a threat to my overall health?

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Murmur: Heart murmur is just noise. If the noise is caused by a significant heart blood flow problem, that is what you need to know. Ask your doc what is going on.

Question 2

i hear lub-swish-dub only when laying on my stomach. the clinical nurse doesn't listen in this position and she told me to get tested for health anxiety. is it possible to hear a heart murmur only in certain positions?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is certainly possible to have a murmur that changes with position; an innocent pediatric murmur often will change with position.  You may want to have a second opinion.

Question 3

i have cirrohsis from drinking since being diagnosed seems like other health issues example colitis, heart murmur, gullstones, is this from cirrohsis?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver, is caused by chronic damage to the liver.  It can lead to a variety of symptoms and associated problems.  The incidence of gallstones is increased in cirrhotic patients, there is an increased strain on the heart which can lead to a functional heart murmur and something called congestive colopathy, can lead to blood in stools and diarrhea.  See your physician.

Question 4

heart murmur and anesthesia? are there health risks for a person to get anesthesia with a heart condition?

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Yes, : Yes, certain heart conditions do increase the risk of general anesthesia. If you have an undiagnosed murmur, it is important that this is further evaluated before surgery. An echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound) is a simple, non-invasive imaging test that can evaluate your murmur. Depending on what is found, your doctors may still proceed with surgery but the added information might help them manage you differently during the operation. Some conditions would preclude surgery, however, meaning that you would have to have the heart condition addressed before you safely underwent anesthesia.

Question 5

how bad can a heart murmur get?

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Depends: A heart murmur is indicative of  damaged heart valves. It is graded between 1 to 5 depending on how loudly it is heard. This is usually reflective of how badly damaged the valves are.

Question 6

how can one treat a heart murmur?

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Depends : On the specific murmur. Some are physiologic and benign  while others may be pathologic. See your doctor.

Question 7

anyone know what is a heart murmur?

Accepted Answer

Heart valve sounds: A murmur is the sound that occurs as blood passes the heart valve(s) when the valve is closed or closing.  A valve that does not close completely can allow a back flow of blood resulting in a murmur. These sounds may or may not be problematic, but all murmurs should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 8

i was diagnosed with a heart murmur?

Accepted Answer

Noise: The finding of a heart murmur refers to the ability to hear blood flow.  Usually this is accomplished with a stethoscope. There are many possible causes for the finding of a heart murmur, including simple normal blood flow that is audible. Some murmurs are definitely abnormal. More information is necessary and if the murmur is abnormal, there should be a specific diagnosis.

Question 9

can i still exercise if i have a heart murmur?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the reason for the sound (murmur). A murmur is not a diagnosis, it is a sound you hear with a stethoscope. Ask your doctor if it is an innocent murmur, or if you have heart disease. And ask about exercise.

Question 10

what could cause a systolic heart murmur in a child?

Accepted Answer

Many are Normal: Many children develop Heart murmurs as they grow.
They are caused by blood vibrating the heart as it beats. Sometimes it can be caused by a hole in the heart or other abnormal changes in heart valves. A visit to a pediatric heart specialist would be a great way to clarify this. Most of them are innocent ( not a significant health issue) and resolve without treatment. Get it checked

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