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MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
If one of these openings does not close, a hole is left, and it is called an atrial septal defect. The hole increases the amount of blood that flows through the lungs and over time, it may cause damage to the blood vessels in the lungs.
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Asked for female, 31 years old from Sonitpur
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Cardiologist•Alappuzha
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The 9 mm hole as you have described is likely to be a small vsd if I can guess correctly and it has nothing to do with appetite and eating. She needs to be given the foods she likes and do not force to eat.
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Through an incision in the chest, surgeons use patches to close the hole. This procedure is the only way to repair primum, sinus venosus and coronary sinus atrial defects. This procedure can be done using small incisions (minimally invasive surgery) and with a robot for some types of atrial septal defects.
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Blood in the sputum is a common event in many mild respiratory conditions, including upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, and asthma. It can be alarming to cough up a significant amount of blood in sputum or to see blood in mucus frequently. In severe cases, this can result from a lung or stomach condition.
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Asked for male, 20 years old from Delhi
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An atrial septal defect is a hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of your heart. The condition is present at birth. Small defects might be found by chance and never cause a problem but we have to look into detailed of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.
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Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar
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Giverma banana shake many times a day
In small quantity
Give food as appropriate according to age.
Aristozyme drops
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General Physician•Mumbai
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The hole in the heart might lead to anatomical changes according to the working capacity and there is a risk of left ventricular hypertrophy at an early age but regular 2DECHO should confirm about your heart status
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General Physician•Alappuzha
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Some holes in heart are harmless and it can be distinguished by ECHO only . Dangerous holes need to be closed for survival
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1) There are no medications to repai hole in the heart it can only be done using a device or a surgery 2) If you have been advised that the hole should be closed by a surgery or device closure after a detailed evaluation then not getting it done will be like saying I have a hole in my pant but I will not get it repaired & still wear it, will you like to wear a pant or a shirt with a hole & go outside, if not then why will you want to keep a damaged heart without getting it repaired. 3) If you st...more
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General Physician•Mumbai
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If you are asymptomatic with your daily activity than nothing to worry but yearly once checkup is required
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