I'm a 13-year-old boy with a hole in my heart, and my parents didn't go for the surgery. What kind of problems could this cause for me now and later in life? Will it get worse as I grow older?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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A heart defect can cause breathlessness, fatigue, or infections later in life. Get an echocardiogram. If large, surgery may be needed before adulthood.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I'm feeling pretty anxious because I've been experiencing shortness of breath for a few months now. I had an echo and ECG done, and the results said everything was normal except for something called grade 1 diastolic dysfunction. I'm not sure what that means, and even though my doctor said its nothing to worry about, I'm still a bit concerned. Could you help explain what grade 1 diastolic dysfunction is and whether it could be causing my symptoms? Should I be doing anything specific to manage it?

grade 1 diastolic dysfunction normal..salt restricted diet ,dash diet and regular aerobic exercises is advised to the patient.

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My mom is 60 and has a 24mm hole in her heart can she still get surgery for it

YES, SHE CAN

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My mom had angioplasty last month, and she's been feeling really nauseous and dizzy recently. Is this something that usually happens after that type of surgery? I'm a bit worried about whether it's part of the recovery or if we should be more concerned.

yes u can use it, visit ur physician for apprpropriate managent

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