Given the rise in heart disease, it is imperative that people pay attention to their heart health. While many people think that only adults are at risk for serious dangers, many newborns also have cardiac problems that might cause common symptoms.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart-related illnesses are responsible for 17.7 million deaths in India. Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) in children must be understood because a sizable fraction of them affect the younger population.
According to Dr. Amar Singhal, senior consultant, and interventional cardiologist at Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, CHDs are cardiac conditions that are present at birth.
“These are the most prevalent birth abnormalities.” He said.
Causes
Dr. Singhal said a child’s risk of congenital heart disease may be increased by a number of variables:
Genetic conditions
Maternal diabetes
Alcohol
Flu (influenza)
Medicines
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Symptoms
Rapid breathing
Rapid heartbeat
Swelling of the legs, tummy, or around the eyes
A blue tinge to the skin or lips (cyanosis)
Extreme tiredness and fatigue
Tiredness and rapid breathing when a baby is feeding
When to see a doctor
According to the specialist, serious congenital cardiac problems are frequently discovered just before or soon after a kid is born.
“Call your child’s care provider if he or she exhibits any signs or symptoms of less severe heart abnormalities as he or she grows,” he advised.
