What’s in my heart: A hole in the heart is a critical medical condition. It is also called Ventricular Septal Defect. This is a congenital problem of the heart, in which there is a hole in the wall between the lower ventricles of the heart. Due to this hole, blood starts flowing in the wrong direction, which puts additional pressure on the heart. Blood circulation in the lungs increases.
Many times this disease is detected in the newborn itself. Many times, problems increase due to not being identified at the right time, hence one should be aware of its symptoms. Know how to know if there is a hole in the heart…
Symptoms of hole in the heart in children
- rapid breathing of children
- breathing noises
- tiredness and bluish complexion
- slow child development
- loss of appetite
Symptoms of a hole in the heart in adolescence
These symptoms are visible in children till adolescence.
being tired
having trouble breathing
increased heartbeat
Problem of swelling in feet and ankles
Why is it dangerous to pierce the heart?
According to experts, small ventricular septal defects are not very dangerous because they heal with time, but medium and large sized VSDs can also become fatal. Because of this there is a fear that the heartbeat will stop. In such a situation, the heart has to work harder to pump blood and more blood is pumped into the lungs.
If timely treatment is not done, there is a possibility of heart beat stopping. Due to this, there is also a fear of Eisenmenger syndrome, because due to irregular blood circulation the blood vessels in the lungs become hard and narrow. Blood pressure starts increasing in the arteries of the lungs. Due to which problems may increase. Endocarditis is also caused by VSD. In this, there is swelling in the inner layer of the chambers and valves of the heart, which can be fatal.
How to save children from having a hole in their heart
No accurate way to prevent ventricular septal defect has been found yet, but you can protect your child by taking some precautions. Eat a balanced diet by improving your lifestyle before and during pregnancy. After consulting a doctor, you can take multivitamins containing folic acid. This can reduce brain, heart and spinal cord defects. Avoid consuming alcohol during pregnancy, stay away from smoking and get all the vaccines prescribed by the doctor during pregnancy.
what is the treatment for hole in heart
Treatment of ventricular septal defect i.e. hole in the heart depends on its size and location. Small holes in the heart often close on their own over time, while larger holes may require surgery or a catheter procedure to close.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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