How to Learn About Heart Diseases in Children Before Its Too Late?

KINSHASA, Congo, The DR of - Oct. 15, 2018 - PRLog -- The heart is the most sensitive organ in our body that continuously pumps blood to various body parts. The heart also regulates various metabolic activities in our body and also aids the lungs in performing their function. The heart is along with the various blood channels make up the circulatory system. The heart is the first functional organ to develop inside the mother's womb and starts functioning properly within 4 weeks of conceiving. However sometimes, during the course of its development, the heart may develop certain deformities or may not develop properly leading to congenital heart defects like hole in the heart, aortic stenosis, atrial septal defect (ASD), coarctation of the aorta (COA), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), patent foramen ovale (PFO) and tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).

Heart diseases can affect people of any age group. Heart diseases in children are even more tragic then that in adults as these are very difficult to detect owing to the fact that children are not able to convey their condition to their parents. The complications are even more in the case of toddlers as they can't even complain about any pain or discomfort. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of heart defects in children. Acquired heart defects, that are a result of unhealthy lifestyle, are usually rare in children. Heart diseases may also be passed down from the parents to the children however it is not necessary that they show their traces in early childhood, and may even become evident later in life.

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In the case of adults, even if they experience any slight symptom, the easily rush to the nearest cardiologist. However, a child is not able to do so. It hereby is a task for the parents to ensure that their child's heart is safe and sound. The leading cardiac hospitals in India provide counselling to the parents regarding various heart diseases in children and how they can be easily traced at home.

Family medical history plays a very crucial role in determining heart diseases in children. If you have a family history of any cardiac problem, it is possible that the problem may be passed to the child. In such cases, it is advisable to take your child for frequent routine checkups to ensure that he/she is healthy. This not only helps in early detection of the problem but also in the effective treatment as the doctors are able to determine the best possible treatment and compare it with the family medical history to see what all necessary changes need to be done.

Heart diseases in children usually lead to fluctuation of body temperature. If your child is suffering from persistent fever with no proper causes, it might be an indication of a severe heart disease. The child usually tends to break out into cold sweats and is body may usually be very cold or hot as compared to normal body temperature.

If your child frequently complaints about pain in the chest of difficulty in breathing, it might also be a sign of a serious heart problem which requires immediate medical attention.

With the latest technological advancement taking place in the field of medical sciences and use of new equipment based on latest technology, it has now become easier to determine various heart problems in children provided the parents bring any problem under the notice of the doctors. In many cases the parents just look over the problem, thinking that there's nothing serious but it cost you the life of your child. Hence avoid taking any risk and opt for regular routine check-ups. There have been many cases where severe heart diseases in children were accidentally discovered during routine check-ups.

It is very important for the parents to educate themselves and their children about various heart Problems and their symptoms so that they can easily convey any symptom or problem. Even if your child has been detected with a problem seek expert advice by taking your child to the best hospital where all necessary facilities are available. Even after treatment, the parents have to take extreme care in handling the child and ensure a happy environment at home. The parents have to make sure that the child takes all the medication on time and follows the diet chart properly. The doctor should be visited for follow-ups to avoid any future complication.

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