Question 1

my almost 9 month old needs to take beta blockers for her hemangioma, i am very worried about this drug, can this cause major negative side effects?

Accepted Answer

Hemangioma: Beta blocker drug Propranolol is being widely used for treatment of hemangioma. Treating doctor decides depending on the size, location and severity of the hemangiona. Smaller ones needs only follow up.

The side effects can be: lowering of blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar; cold extremities, restless sleep, constipation.
The other important side effect can be bronchospasm or wheezing.

Question 2

what can i do about a hemangioma on my secrum?

Accepted Answer

Hemangioma: Most hemangiomas are left alone.  But, there are ways to remove them. Your dermatologist can help you with this.

Question 3

i have an hemangioma on my sacrum. what is that?

Accepted Answer

Benign: Malformation or abnormal mass of tangled blood vessels. Usually not an issue if it's small, if it's big it can be treated.

Question 4

does anyone know any info on strawberry hemangioma?

Accepted Answer

Please see below.: The superficial capillary hemangioma ('strawberry hemangioma') can be there at birth or appear in the first few months. It initially grows faster than the baby, then at the same rate, then slower;usually it starts to shrink in late infancy. It resolves in 90% of kids by 9 years old. There can, however, be residual skin changes.

Question 5

what impact are hemangiomas on the liver?

Accepted Answer

Benign: It is a benign liver lesion made up of abnormal collection of blood vessels.  Usually they are without symptoms, but they may cause pain and fullness.  Rare reports of jaundice, rupture or bleeding.

Question 6

should i be concerned about a hemangioma on my liver?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Size
number
location
other conditions?

Most are not a big issue.

Question 7

what is hemangiomas?

Accepted Answer

Overgrown vessels: These are red marks that are localized, from gorbachev's birthmark to the little red bumps that many folks get after they are age 20. Ones that grow fast or seem bizarre need to be seen.

Question 8

what can cause hemangiomas?

Accepted Answer

No one knows.: No one knows what causes hemangiomas.  One theory in newborns is that hemangiomas are small pieces of broken off placenta.

Question 9

what are benign hemangiomas?

Accepted Answer

Benign growth: Its a growth thats not cancerous. It's made up of cells from blood vessels.

Question 10

how is hemangiomas diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Examination: It is raised collection of blood. Small ones are diagnosed by observation. Large ones may be also examined with a sonogram to detect the size. Small ones are removable with vascular laser. Large congenital hemangiomas are now treated with beta blockers.

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My almost 9 month old needs to take beta blockers for her hemangioma, i am very worried about this drug, can this cause major negative side effects?

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I have an hemangioma on my sacrum. what is that?

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Does anyone know any info on strawberry hemangioma?

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What impact are hemangiomas on the liver?

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