DOCTORS! What type of doctor treats tracheal stenosis? ENT, thoracic surgeon or pulmonary?

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ENT  (+ info)

3 month old Daughter diagnoised with Pulmonary Stenosis, anyone else dealing with a heart defect?

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When I took my 3 month old daughter to the doctor to get medicine for an ear ache I didn't think I would be later going to a pediatric cardiologist. The doctor heard a murmur and sent us to the doctor. Today we sat in the office for 3 hours and had several test done including an ultrasound of the heart. When the cardiologist came in she said she had a defect in the Pulmonary valve and that we would have to come back in 6 weeks to see if it has worsend. She said that she thought we were looking at either surgary or catherization to open the valve before she was a year. I am terrified as any mother would be. I was just wondering if anybody had a child with this or any other heart defects or if anyone had any good advice.
It's very scary having a baby with medical problems. Ask the doctor if there's a support group for parents of kids with heart problems. My daughter had a liver transplant when she was a year old, so I understand the fear. She's turning 22 in July!!

Hang in there, don't hesitate to ask the doctor any questions.
Good luck, I'll be thinking of you both!!

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my 2 month old daughter was diagnosed with pulmonary stenosis?

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what are the risks .i am so scared,will she live a normal life?can this problem be resolved with out the open heart surgery?and what causes these things.i want my lilttle girl to be fine.i a taking her for an ekg(echo sedated appointment in few weeks what is that?by the way am 20 and these re my first babies(she is a twin but her brother was not diagnosed only her)and i am very naive every thing freaks me out.moms that has children with similar condition can you give me your honest opinions please
I have moderate pulmonary stenosis and it hasn't affected me much. When I was an infant and again as a teenager, I had a balloon catheterization where they put a balloon through a vein in my leg and into my heart to widen the valve.

I ran cross country in high school and college and ran the mile in 4:20. I'm almost 30 now and I've been seeing a cardiologist every couple years to check up on me, but so far I've had no problems. The only medication I take for it is some antibiotics before dental appointments to prevent infection.

It is somewhat likely that your little girl will need to have some sort of procedure done, but it probably (hopefully) won't need to be very invasive. I was walking around the day after the procedure and was playing sports only a few days after.  (+ info)

What is the difference between pyloric stenosis and hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?

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I need to find out the difference between pyloric stenosis and hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. If anyone can help I'd really appreciate it. Thanks...
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information about many health issues. hope that will help you as well. Thanks  (+ info)

What are the different types of pyloric stenosis and how are they different?

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What are the different types of pyloric stenosis and how are they different? I believe there are 2 types, and if so...what are the differences?
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How does alcohol affect someone who has been diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis?

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My brother has been diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis and also is a smoker and does drink alcohol on the weekends. He knows smoking should be elimated but what about the effects of alcohol? Does this also contribute to his stenosis?
Hi dear....I think we all know, even the youngest person on this site knows, there are no GOOD things that come from smoking or alcohol. They are both addicting drugs that people do to appease themselves. Think about it.

Alcohol plus smoking are stimulants. A stimulant acts on the body by constricting the blood vessels. Caffeine too. Constricting means to make smaller. He has a valve that is smaller than it should be. No one knows what causes this but hereditary plays an important part.

Anyway, since it is naturally smaller, then one goes and drinks or smokes, the entire aortic artery itself gets smaller, along with the other arteries of the body.

Take a hose. Turn the water on a good strong ways. Then bend the hose on a spot making it difficult for the same amount of water to flow what was earlier. The water coming out the end is not as strong, yet the origin or the water is as strong at the spigot. All this water is being pushed against the bent area but is not getting through fast enough.

The spigot would be the heart. It is still pumping at the same strength it was before the drinking or cigarette, but it is pumping against a brick wall so to speak. The blood is not flowing through the constricted valve, and now not so good through the constricted artery, so it is backing up somewhat as well as the heart tries to pump harder to get it through.

It is a perfect recipe for congestive heart failure in the not too distant future. The heart muscle will enlarge as the muscle is being worked too hard, and that is NOT a good thing for a heart. It will be the ventricle that enlarges. The left ventricle pumps the blood through the lungs and since the enlarged ventricle is larger, it it not as effective, so the blood moves through the heart a little slower than normal and the lungs will pick up excess fluid from the blood and deposit it in the lungs making it very difficult to breathe. Left untreated it can kill you. However, the good news is: Surgery can cure the valve. He can have open heart surgery, and a replacement valve placed. My step dad had this and he was like a new man after. Naturally, he quit smoking after smoking for more than 60 years. He was 72 when he had the surgery.

Anyway, I think you can tell him all this, but he may not listen. That is just the way it is. Give him the knowledge. He will do with it what he will. Say a little prayer.

God bless you and him.

Checkout www.healthline.com. It and www.webmd.com are wonderful sites to find out all about medicines and disease processes.

I am an RN  (+ info)

Can spinal stenosis cause short term memory loss?

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I have lumbar and cervicle stenosis. For a couple of years, I've had issues with short term memory. Can stenosis cause short term memory loss or do I need to look elsewhere for the cause?
Yes. Cervical impairment of nerves can directly cause short term memory loss AND recall difficulties. Also, with cervical stenosis there is commonly an habituated chronic stress reaction, a "nervousness", that causes a challenge, a challenge to learning and retaining information. And, pain alone can cause a cascade of reactions that hinders memory and recall.  (+ info)

What effects could pneumonia and pulmonary congestion have on gas exchange?

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Both pneumonia (infectious inflammation of the lungs) and pulmonary congestion (left heart failure) can lead to fluid accumulation in the lungs.
Pneumonia and pulmonary congestion cause a fundamental change in the way gas is exchanged within the lungs. Gas is exchanged through structures called alveoli. They are microscopic sacs of epithelial tissue. When these sacs become filled with fluid (referred to as consildation) gas cannot pass from the alveoli into the blood. Thus, gas exchange is impeded and the patient typically must work harder to breathe.  (+ info)

What is involved in a typical pulmonary function test?

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I have to get a typical pulmonary function test tomorrow. What exactly does this entail? I looked online and didn't find anything that really explained it. I'm 15, if age makes any difference. Thanks!
In a spirometry test, you breathe into a mouthpiece that is connected to an instrument called a spirometer. The spirometer records the amount and the rate of air that you breathe in and out over a period of time.  (+ info)

What are the most common symptoms of Spinal Stenosis?

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I am suffering several weird symptoms from a bad back and cannot be sure which belong to Stenosis and which don't. Can anyone tell me? Thanks in advance for any help.
Back pain. People with spinal stenosis may or may not have back pain, depending on the degree of arthritis that has developed.
Spinal nerves relay sensation in specific parts of your body. Pressure on the nerves can cause pain in the areas that the nerves supply. Pain in the buttocks that radiates down the leg — called sciatica — is caused by this pressure.
Burning pain in buttocks or legs (sciatica). Pressure on spinal nerves can result in pain in the areas that the nerves supply. The pain may be described as an ache or a burning feeling. It typically starts in the area of the buttocks and radiates down the leg. The pain down the leg is often called "sciatica." As it progresses, it can result in pain in the foot.
Numbness or tingling in buttocks or legs. As pressure on the nerve increases, numbness and tingling often accompany the burning pain. Although not all will have both burning pain and numbness and tingling.
Weakness in the legs or "foot drop." Once the pressure reaches a critical level, weakness can occur in one or both legs. Some patients will have a foot-drop, or the feeling that their foot slaps on the ground while walking.
Less pain with leaning forward or sitting. Studies of the lumbar spine show that leaning forward can actually increase the space available for the nerves. Pain is usually made worse by standing up straight and walking. Some note that they can ride a stationary bike or walk leaning on a shopping cart. Walking more than 1 or 2 blocks, however, may bring on severe sciatica or weakness.
That refers to lumbar stenosis. You can get cervical and thoracic stenosis too.
Differential diagnosis.
Peripheral vascular disease
Large central disc herniation
Spondylolisthesis: degenerative lumbar vertebra subluxation
Lumbar spine trauma or vertebral fracture
Inflammatory arachnoiditis

You need to see your doctor to find out wxactly what is wrong. s/he will probably refer you to an orthopaedic specialist.  (+ info)

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