Heart problems in infancy
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What I find puzzling is that her sleep problems were already there in infancy. She did not sleep excessively at first -- just very erratically, in short pieces of time. Even at 6 months old I could put her on her back and she would suddenly be asleep for 5-15 minutes (in the middle of an activity).
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All I can tell you is, I was born w/out a thyroid gland (the only one in all of my family trees) to have this problem.
My children were born healthy and all their organs in place, including working thyroids.
I don't think hypo or hyper thyroid is inherited.
If a child is born with or in early stages of infancy begin to show symptoms of thyroid issues (Downe's syndrome/Mongoloid..
s for heart problems and dr just keep saying you look finene and your results are all normal. AND YOU think to yourself I don't feel fine or other wise I would be out living life like EricaO is now doing after a cure from this lyme bug. Again the book is called "how to cope with lyme disease" the third addition. Has anyone else read this book?
In selected centers in the US the placement of a special bioprosthetic valve is possible transluminally,but this is still in its infancy and not likely to be the standard of care for the next 5 years. It depends on your priorities: if not being on coumadin is more important than needing re-operation 4-5 years sooner then choose the BP. Otherwise choose the mechanical valve. Both have similar infectious rates.
22yo male with history of eczema since infancy (also asthma/allergies). Historically treated with hydroxyzine and topical steroid cream. One year ago, skin condition worsened. Experienced "sunburn" like appearance to face with severe itching to scalp and face. the usual bleeding and large, painful lymph nodes to scalp and neck. Treated with several rounds of oral steroids and antibiotics. No relief presently with maximum dose of hydroxyzine.
Currently also having frequent muscle contractions and facial twitching and tremors in hands. Slurred speech and memory problems occasionally. Currently diagnosed with double ear infection of middle ear and sinus infection not responsive to augmentin (newly prescribed ceftin). Currently suffering from severe pressure in head behind eyes only alleviated by anti inflammatories like toradol shots (pain medications do not work for head pressure/pain).
Yes, this disease is in it's infancy. Some doctors don't even believe in it! But it can be somewhat to very disabling. A number of people go on disability from work. Mine is mostly controlled by a large dose of Trazodone at night. But I still have a number of problems from it. Without the medication I had extreme difficulty even getting dressed. So I'm so glad that you found a doctor to diagnose it so that you can get help.
Was your child separated from you at some point in early infancy? Do you suffer mental health problems (not judging in any way nor am I suggesting anything bad, just trying to understand the situation)? There is a belief that most kids are naturally resilient and this can be turned around.
One thing to look into is sensory integration disorder. My son has this.
Hi,
A hemangioma of infancy is a benign tumor of endothelial cells. They are the most common tumor in infancy and are connected to the circulatory system and filled with blood. In most cases, hemangiomas will disappear over time, leaving minimal or no visible marks. Talk to you doctor about this on your next follow-up for proper evaluation. Medical treatment may be done but in majority of cases, they will resolve on their own.
Take care and keep us posted.
Atrial septal defects and PAPVC are notorious for being subtle forms of heart disease that can present at a variety of ages. That is because the heart tolerates the chamber enlargement for many years before clinical symptoms develop. Not all forms of congenital heart disease present during infancy, as most people think. Additionally, pulmonary hypertension can also present for the first time in teenagers.
There can be chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a lung disease that causes a blockage or narrowing of the airways, the tubes in your lungs that air flows through. This results in a decrease in the flow of air, both in and out of your lungs. The disease has a slow, progressive course and is irreversible. Need to rule out or treat...its a serious medical condition.
You can do it, just take it one day at a time and keep in mind how good it will feel when you have won. I quit in 1984 after at least 25 years of smoking... yest I'm an old guy. It took me a log time to really hate smoke, but even that came. For a number of years I fend the smell of smoke distasteful, so I know I've won the battle.
That said, for patients that reject the treatment they often feel that they can tolerate any discomfort caused by this damage, and would rather enjoy life, spend time with their families etc then risk open heart surgery in an attempt to add a few more years to their life expectency.
Quality over quantity is the focus there, no different then a cancer patient that prefers not to risk an operation or chemotherapy.
I recently ended up in Emergency room with breathing problems and heart beating strangely. I had teh following test performed and these are the results. What are these telling me?
ECG Sinus rhythm with premature atrial complexes ST & T wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia, abnormal ECG
X-Ray of Chest Lungs are markedly hyperinflated. Emphysema.
and sharp pain in chest that shoots out my shoulder blade when I raise my arm to put it on the computer desk that's when the tingling starts sometimes the tingling goes down the back of my left arm plus I been getting these pains in my left leg above the knee it's allways in the same spot but that just started about a month ago but all the rest has been going on about 2 years now
Breathlessness on exertion could be due to the decreased lung function. Again in cardiac disorders the heart is unable to pump the blood adequately, more so when subjected to stress like exercise. The chest pain could also be due to decreased oxygenation. Certain systemic disorders like anemia, diabetes, vitamin deficiencies and thyroid disorders can cause these symptoms.
I'm 22 years old & have been having strong palptiations in my heart since I could remember... but now they've gotten worse where I literally cough uncontrollably when one is happening... also I get strong pain shooting through my left side where my heart is at times. I' m wondering what this could be, I already have hypolgycemia but it doesn't matter if i've eaten or not this still happens...
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