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Diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse
Zaara12 posted:
I am 31 and about 3 years ago I was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse. At that time, I suddenly had severe heartburn and chest pain and when I went to the doctor I got the diagnosis of MVP. The chest pain was continues, and it was mild to medium like pulsating lasting for half a day so it scared me and first time. He prescribed me Zantac which I took for about 3 weeks and I felt better. Since then I have had frequent light headedness and similar chest pain for a sec or two every 3 months or so. I easily get acidity which I suspect is related to this problem.
Today, I had more than my "normal" episode of dizziness. I almost felt like I was going to faint - and the feeling lasted for 5-10min. I am going to see my doctor soon. But my question is can there anything be done about this dizziness?????? Do I have to live with this all my life? Will this only get worse? I do get easily dehydrated. About 3 days ago I did not have enough liquids. But today I was fine, I was drinking enough water. These episodes are scary. I don't know if anyone in my family has this. Please help me answer the questions if possible. Thankyou so much.
Today, I had more than my "normal" episode of dizziness. I almost felt like I was going to faint - and the feeling lasted for 5-10min. I am going to see my doctor soon. But my question is can there anything be done about this dizziness?????? Do I have to live with this all my life? Will this only get worse? I do get easily dehydrated. About 3 days ago I did not have enough liquids. But today I was fine, I was drinking enough water. These episodes are scary. I don't know if anyone in my family has this. Please help me answer the questions if possible. Thankyou so much.
2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Diagnosed with Mitral Valve ProlapseI am 31 and about 3 years ago I was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse. At that time, I suddenly had severe heartburn and chest pain and when I went to the doctor I got the diagnosis of MVP. The chest pain was continues, and it was mild to medium like pulsating lasting for half a day so it scared me and first time. He prescribed me Zantac which I took for about 3 weeks and I felt better. Since then I have had frequent light headedness and similar chest pain for a sec or two every 3 months or so. I easily get acidity which I suspect is related to this problem. <br /> <br />Today, I had more than my "normal" episode of dizziness. I almost felt like I was going to faint - and the feeling lasted for 5-10min. I am going to see my doctor soon. But my question is can there anything be done about this dizziness?????? Do I have to live with this all my life? Will this only get worse? I do get easily dehydrated. About 3 days ago I did not have enough liquids. But today I was fine, I was drinking enough water. These episodes are scary. I don't know if anyone in my family has this. Please help me answer the questions if possible. Thankyou so much.
CardiostarUSA1 responded:
Hi:
"I am going to see my doctor soon."
Excellent!
"Can there anything be done about this dizziness?"
More often than not, yes, though the specific cause obviously has to be determined.
In general-only here, there are various causes of dizziness or lightheadedness, even some prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and dietay supplements.
General info -
Dizziness/Lightheadedness
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003093.htm
eMedicine Health
Dizziness
Dizziness Overview. Dizziness Causes. Exams and Tests. Dizziness Treatment. Medical Treatment. Next Steps. Outlook....
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/dizziness/article_em.htm
"Do I have to live with this all my life?"
With MVP itself, yes.
"Will this only get worse?"
Not necessarily, though mitral valve prolapse (MVP, the most common and typically benign heart valve abnormality) may/can progress to mitral valve regurgitation (leakage) at any time.
Some individuals with MVP experience no symptoms at all, or symptoms such as palpitations (a very common irregular heartbeat), and sometimes even chest pain, especially when lying on the left side (as the heart is brought closer to the chest wall).
MVP, described as a distinct billowing inward of the mitral valve's leaflets.
Normal mitral valve
Mitral valve prolapse
Best of luck down the road of life. Live long and prosper.
Take care,
CardioStar*
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"I am going to see my doctor soon."
Excellent!
"Can there anything be done about this dizziness?"
More often than not, yes, though the specific cause obviously has to be determined.
In general-only here, there are various causes of dizziness or lightheadedness, even some prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and dietay supplements.
General info -
Dizziness/Lightheadedness
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003093.htm
eMedicine Health
Dizziness
Dizziness Overview. Dizziness Causes. Exams and Tests. Dizziness Treatment. Medical Treatment. Next Steps. Outlook....
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/dizziness/article_em.htm
"Do I have to live with this all my life?"
With MVP itself, yes.
"Will this only get worse?"
Not necessarily, though mitral valve prolapse (MVP, the most common and typically benign heart valve abnormality) may/can progress to mitral valve regurgitation (leakage) at any time.
Some individuals with MVP experience no symptoms at all, or symptoms such as palpitations (a very common irregular heartbeat), and sometimes even chest pain, especially when lying on the left side (as the heart is brought closer to the chest wall).
MVP, described as a distinct billowing inward of the mitral valve's leaflets.
Normal mitral valve Mitral valve prolapseBest of luck down the road of life. Live long and prosper.
Take care,
CardioStar*
WebMD member (since 8/99)
-
-
Be well-informed
WebMD
Heart Disease TYPES
Men and Women
Acquired or (born with it)
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men
Heart disease SYMPTOMS
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms
Mayo Clinic
Heart Disease
Definition. Symptoms. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Tests and diagnosis. Prevention......
Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart, and in some cases, your blood vessels. The various diseases that fall under the umbrella of......
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120
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LEARN ABOUT the Heart
WebMD
The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems
http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart
WebMD Health/The Cleveland Clinic
How the Healthy Heart Works
Arteries, Chambers, Valves
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/healthy-heart-works
How the Heart Pumps
Animated Tutorial
http://your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/heartpump-tutorial.html
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Quote!
Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and ASK QUESTIONS. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"
- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society
It's your future......be there.
. .
WebMD/WebMD forums DOES NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Report This| Share this:Diagnosed with Mitral Valve ProlapseHi:<br /><br /><i> "I am going to see my doctor soon."</i><br /><br />Excellent!<br /><br /><i>"Can there anything be done about this dizziness?"</i><br /><br />More often than not, yes, though the specific cause obviously has to be determined.<br /><br /> In general-only here, there are various causes of dizziness or lightheadedness, even some prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and dietay supplements.<br /> <br /> General info -<br /> <br /> <b>Dizziness/Lightheadedness</b><br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003093.htm">http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003093.htm</a> <br /> <br /> eMedicine Health<br /> <br /> <b> Dizziness</b><br /> <br /> Dizziness Overview. Dizziness Causes. Exams and Tests. Dizziness Treatment. Medical Treatment. Next Steps. Outlook....<br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emedicinehealth.com/dizziness/article_em.htm">http://www.emedicinehealth.com/dizziness/article_em.htm</a> <br /> <br /><i>"Do I have to live with this all my life?"</i> <br /><br />With MVP itself, yes.<br /><i><br />"Will this only get worse?"</i><br /><br />Not necessarily, though mitral valve prolapse (MVP, the most common and typically benign heart valve abnormality) may/can progress to <b>mitral valve regurgitation</b> (leakage) at <u>any</u> time.<br /> <br /> Some individuals with MVP experience no symptoms at all, or symptoms such as palpitations (a very common irregular heartbeat), and sometimes even chest pain, especially when lying on the left side (as the heart is brought closer to the chest wall).<br /> <br /> MVP, described as a <b>distinct billowing inward</b> of the mitral valve's<b> leaflets</b>.<br /> <br /> <img src=http://my.clevelandclinic.org/PublishingImages/heart/nmlmitralclosed2.jpg class=post_img /> Normal mitral valve<br /> <br /> <img src=http://my.clevelandclinic.org/PublishingImages/heart/mvp2.JPG class=post_img /> Mitral valve prolapse<br /> <br />Best of luck down the road of life. Live long and prosper.<br /> <br /> Take care,<br /> <br /> CardioStar*<br /> <br /> WebMD member (since 8/99)<br /> <br /> <img src=http://www.animateit.net/data/media/august2009/cardiogram_line.gif class=post_img /><br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> <b>Be well-informed<br /> </b><br /> WebMD<br /> <br /> <b>Heart Disease TYPES</b><br /> <br /> Men and Women<br /> <br /> <i>Acquired or (born with it)</i><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men</a> <br /> <b><br /><br />Heart disease SYMPTOMS</b><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> Mayo Clinic<br /> <br /> <b>Heart Disease</b><br /> <br /> Definition. Symptoms. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Tests and diagnosis. Prevention......<br /> <br /> Heart disease is a<b> broad term</b> used to describe a <b>range of diseases</b> that affect your heart, and in some cases, your blood vessels. The various diseases that fall under the umbrella of......<br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120</a> <br /> <br /> <br />-<br /> <br /> <b>LEARN ABOUT the Heart</b><br /> <img src=http://thumb.webstockpro.com/purestock/1574r-019980.jpg class=post_img /><br /> <br /> <br /> WebMD<br /> <b><br /> The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems<br /></b> <br /> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart">http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> WebMD Health/The Cleveland Clinic<br /> <br /> <b> How the Healthy Heart Works<br /></b> <br /> Arteries, Chambers, Valves<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/healthy-heart-works">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/healthy-heart-works</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>How the Heart Pumps</b><br /> <br /> Animated Tutorial<br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/heartpump-tutorial.html">http://your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/heartpump-tutorial.html</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> <i>Quote!</i><br /> <br /> Be a <u>questioning patient</u>. <b>TALK</b> to your <b>DOCTOR</b> and <b>ASK QUESTIONS</b>. Studies show that patients who<b> ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results</b>. Be vigilant and speak up!"<br /> <br /> - Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It's your future......be there. <img src=http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif class=post_img /><br /> <br /> . .<br /> <br /> <b> WebMD/WebMD forums <u>DOES NOT</u> provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment</b>.
James Beckerman, MD, FACC responded:
Sometimes it's possible for people with MVP (or people without it) to develop dizziness that be related to extra or abnormal heart beats - these can be a little more common in people with MVP. When I have a patient with MVP with intermittent symptoms like these, I like to have them wear a heart monitor sometimes for a few days, just to make sure there isn't a correlation between their symptoms and any extra/abnormal heart beats. This could be something to explore with your own doctor - although it's definitely possible that your type of symptoms are less concerning for this. Take care!
Report This| Share this:Diagnosed with Mitral Valve ProlapseSometimes it's possible for people with MVP (or people without it) to develop dizziness that be related to extra or abnormal heart beats - these can be a little more common in people with MVP. When I have a patient with MVP with intermittent symptoms like these, I like to have them wear a heart monitor sometimes for a few days, just to make sure there isn't a correlation between their symptoms and any extra/abnormal heart beats. This could be something to explore with your own doctor - although it's definitely possible that your type of symptoms are less concerning for this. Take care!
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