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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MD - Paediatrics, FNB Pediatric Ca...read more

Pediatric Cardiologist•Delhi
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While every parent wants their children to be born healthy, some infants have a range of disorders present at the time of birth.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus or PDA is one such condition that manifests in children when they are born.

Here is all you need to know about Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA).

What is PDA?
PDA is the opening between the two major blood vessels leaving from the human heart. The ductus arteriosus is an essential part of a child s circulatory system befo...more
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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is an opening between two blood vessels leading from the heart.
A small PDA may cause no symptoms, but a large one may cause poor eating, failure to thrive or breathlessness.
Treatments include monitoring, medication (including NSAIDs), device closure and surgery.
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Hi, My 5 years 10 months son was diagnosed with a tiny PDA (measurements PDA at PA end 1.1 mm). He had a normal birth, he is a normal child, he has no history of any conditions. I wasn't able to identify this issue until now because none of the doctors in the past found he had a murmur in his heart. Two days back when I took him to get his 5 years vaccination, its was a general check up by the pediatrician before vaccine and she found this murmurs and directed me to a pediatric cardiologist, and he took a echocardiography and ruled out this issue. The doctor told me not to worry because its a tiny PDA and he didn't recommend any cardiac medication or intervention at the moment as there is no LA/LV volume overload or PHT. He told he will review in another 6 months to see it the PDA has closed by its own and if it haven't, then we need to do a non surgical PDA closure procedure. The diagnosis was structurally and functionally normal heart except a tiny PDA. The report says: Ductus: tiny PDA left to right shunt (measurement PDA at PA end 1.1 mm Apart from that the other areas are all normal. I am a very concerned mother and he is my only son. After hearing this I am completely depressed and going through a lot of pain, even though the doctor convinced me its nothing to worry, I am unable to be normal. After the diagnosis I have been researching day and night regarding this and found out a lot about this issue. I read in many places that a PDA usually closes by its own before the age of 5, and if it doesn't it need to be closed by that PDA closure procedure. Why did my doctor give another 6 months to see if it will close on its own because my son is now 5 years 11 months. I also read in another place that PDA less than 2 mm need not to be closed, and the only reason it need to be closed due to the risk of IE and some doctors are suggesting that PDA can be only closed by the arterial route, increasing the risk of vascular damage just for limiting the benefit regarding prevention of developing IE in case of a tiny PDA. I am now totally confused whether PDA closure procedure is a risky for a tiny PDA or keeping it open is a risk. Please give me your genuine opinion regarding this and give me some comfort.

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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara
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First of all it obvious to be worrisome for the matter.
Second thing the doctor asked to wait because 5 years age limit for the closure is fixed by humans seeing many cases.. and few cases can improve after that age also.
Even treatment like homoeopathy can help in that and to avoid surgery.

There is always a risk in cardiac procedure. No intervention is complications free. So don't get confused by that.
If required and advised by the doctor who knows more than follow the in...more
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Gynaecologist•Mumbai
1) you have not mentioned why was d & c?
2) you have not mentioned when was ultrasonograph.
3) may ask again with all details.
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Gynaecologist•Mumbai
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1) no relation to d & c
2) any couple desirous of pregnancy and not getting the same naturally must meet a gynecologist or infertility specialist accepting the fact that it needs many reports and different trials of treatment. This means the couple must have patience and go to one with whom they have trust to stick for a long time.
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General Physician•Delhi
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Most people with autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa have an affected parent and other family members with the disorder.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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Gynaecologist•Mumbai
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Such advice is given considering all the points- detailed personally taken medical history, examination and all reports so ask same or another gynecologist by personally meeting.
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

Cardiologist•Alappuzha
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Although there is no cure for rp, treatments are available for managing some aspects of its clinical manifestations. New treatments involving gene therapy, transplantation, and implanted electrical devices, are in active development.
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General Physician•Delhi
I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
The length of time phn lasts also varies. Many patients report symptoms lasting from one to three months, but some patints may experience symptoms up to a year or longer.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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Gynaecologist•Guwahati
If you are not having heavy bleeding, take T Cifran CT twice daily after food for 5 days along with the meprate and it will resolve. If there is heavy or persistent bleeding, you will need a repeat d and c.
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Ophthalmologist•Ahmedabad
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Hi. Unfortunately there is no cure for rp as on now. All the medications or inventions are just aimed at improving the already diminished vision or improving the quality of life. For you per se genetic testing isn’t much useful now that you already have the disease.
But you should definitely get the genetic testing and counselling of your partner before marriage. Meanwhile, advise for you - 1. Vit a supplements 2. Visit an eye doctor if you experience further drop in your vision as there m...more
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Gynaecologist•Mumbai
Bahut sare medical taklif ke liye khud doctor ko prashna karke detail me medical history leni padti hai, check up karna padta hai aur kabhi kabhi reports dekhna padta hai isliye doctor ko milo.- gynecologist ko.
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Homeopathy Doctor•Sindhudurg
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Before that I advise you to take homoeopathic treatment. Homeopathic medicine stops hairfall, cure baldness by promoting hair regrowth, it helps to get thick dense hair. Commonly used medicines are vinca, bramhi, jaborandi, arnica, embelica, silicea, kali carb, lyco,nat mur, phos,kali sulp.
Hairfall started after illness? Itching of scalp?
Color of dandruff? Hair gets oily soon after washing? Hairfall in bunches or while washing or combing?
You can consult me online for homoepathic t...more
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