- Female
- 2 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried about my 14-month-old baby who has been diagnosed with a hole in the heart. Can you please offer advice or guidance on what steps we should take next? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
The treatment for this condition usually depends on the size and location of the hole. In some cases, the hole may close on its own over time. However, if the hole is large or causing symptoms, medication such as Digoxin and surgery may be required. Please consult with a pediatric cardiologist for a proper evaluation and treatment plan.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Paediatric Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
0
0
More Paediatric Cardiology Health Queries
View allMy one-year-old has a heart condition with a hole, about 104 mm in size. He weighs 7 kg, but his birth weight was 2 kg, and I'm worried because it seems like he's not gaining weight as he should for his age. Can you help me understand what's going on and what we can do about it?
Based on the information provided, it seems like your child has a congenital heart defect with a hole in the heart. In this case, the treatment usually involves medications to manage symptoms and sometimes surgical intervention may be necessary. One common medication used to manage heart conditions in children is **Digoxin**. The usual dosage for a child with a heart condition is 20-35 micrograms per kg per day, divided into 3 doses. It is important to consult with a pediatric cardiologist for a proper evaluation and treatment plan tailored to your child's specific condition. Regular follow-up visits are crucial to monitor your child's growth and heart health.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
My 1-month-old baby boy was diagnosed with a malaligned PM VSD hole measuring 3.5 mm. Is this considered large in medical terms? I'm trying to understand how VSD sizes are classified like small, moderate, large, or very large based on the mm measurement. Also, will my son definitely need open heart surgery, or is there a chance it could close on its own over time? If surgery is necessary, are there any less invasive options than open heart surgery?
A 3.5 mm VSD is usually small and may close on its own. Most small VSDs don’t need surgery. Serial echocardiograms are important to monitor.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
I'm really worried because my one-year-old has a heart murmur. Could you explain what a heart murmur is and if there are specific foods I should be giving my child?
A heart murmur in a one-year-old can be a sound made by turbulent blood flow within the heart, detected during a physical examination. It can be classified as either "innocent," which is harmless and often resolves on its own, or "pathologic," which may indicate underlying heart conditions requiring further evaluation by a pediatric cardiologist. For your baby's diet, it is essential to provide balanced nutrition, including breast milk or formula as the primary source, pureed or soft-cooked fruits and vegetables, whole grains like cereals and oatmeal, proteins such as well-cooked and finely shredded meat, poultry, fish, beans, lentils, and dairy like whole milk or yogurt if recommended by the pediatrician. Consult with your child's pediatrician for personalized advice and to discuss the heart murmur.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Health Articles for you
View all
Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.