I'm able to feel my son's heartbeat just by placing my hand on his chest. He's 3 years old and usually very active, but we don't notice this with anyone else in our family, not even our 8-month-old daughter. Should we be concerned about this?

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Dr Chandra P

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treating stomach ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Expected Side Effects

Loose motions (diarrhea) are a common side effect of Pantocid HP Kit, occurring in up to 10% of users.

Next Steps

Consult your doctor: Inform your doctor about the lack of improvement and the side effect. They may adjust your dosage or recommend an alternative medication.

Monitor your symptoms: Keep track of your stool frequency, consistency, and any other symptoms.

Hydration: Drink plenty of fluids to compensate for the loose motions.

Probiotics: Consider taking probiotics to help maintain a healthy gut microbiome.

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My 3-year-old daughter has a 15 mm ASD and isn't gaining weight well she's only 12 kg. Can she get a device closure at this weight or does she need surgery? Should we wait another year to see if she grows more first?

cardiologist opinion is advised.

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My 1-month-old son was diagnosed with VSD and ASD. The report says he might need surgery or a device closure. Should we act on this right away or is it okay to wait a bit longer? What signs should we watch for if it gets worse?

If baby‚Äôs weight gain and oxygen levels are normal, wait; act if breathing, feeding, or heart symptoms worsen.

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my son is 15 months old and was born with PMVSD the doctor recommended a surgery called transcatheter device closure of VSD or button device closure of VSD but I'm not sure about the risks and complications involved can you explain what this surgery entails and any potential life risks for my baby

Patient is advised cardiologist opinion at apollo hospital.

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