14 year old with mild mitral regurgitation?!?

Question

i am a 14 year old girl and every time i do any type of physical activity, i would feel dizzy, have chest pain, jaw pain, weak, head ache and shortness of breath. sometimes it would be bad that i would barely have balance and vision would blur while heart is pumping really fast. this never happened before because i am not over weight and i used to be one of the fastest runners in my class. i took an echocardiogram already and the doctor said i have mild mitral regurgitation and i am fine. then what about the symptoms? i don't know what to do. should i be worried? school is about to start and i will have to do a lot of physical activities and i don't know if i am suppose to sit out or just continue running.

Answer 1

I actually had heart surgery when I was 4 to fix my mitral valve...I had mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation. Mine was very serious...but I'm better now! Well, I still have a murmur and some regurgitation...but hey, I'm alive right?

If you're worried about whether or not to run and do activities, ask the doctor. He/she will be better suited to tell you what you can and cannot do. But if you're getting dizzy and pained while running, why do it? That's probably your body telling you to stop.

Answer 2

I'm surprised that the doctor didn't given you more information then  the fact of mitral valve regurgitation. Are you seeing a cardiologist for this problem you are having? The question you are asking here I would be asking the cardiologist. If you do not feel right you should be making sure that someone is taking you seriously and addressing your concerns. There has to be a reason for what is happening to you when you exercise. Keep being persistent until you are satisfied that they have found the reason.  Going to a childrens hospital wouldn't be a bad idea.

Answer 3

You should see a cardiologist, and if you have already seen one, the get a 2nd opinion, any time anyone is diagnosed with anything, they should always seek a 2nd opinion. When you see the cardiologist, make sure to ask them whether or not you can resume normal physical activities, and make your appointment asap and in the meantime, inform your school of the situation and explain that you can't participate in anything physically straining for the time being.

Answer 4

I have this too and it is not serious, but the symtoms that you describe are that of an heart attack. Beleive me I know. See a cardiologist ASAP so he can make an accurate diagnosis, he will want to do another echo on you.  You should have a target heart rate and if you go past that, it is imperative that you stop and rest. Anything dealing with the heart you dont want to take mildly. Always get a second opinion.  You will more than likely have to slow down on your physical activities.

Answer 5

I would just pace myself if I were you.  Mild mitral regurgitation really isn't much to worry about.  I do ultrasounds and more people have it than not.  Make sure you stay well hydrated while you're doing your activities.

Answer 6

u should visit a good cardiologist to evaluate ur Mitral regurge&its possible correlation to the mentioned symptoms.