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Should I Be Concerned About The Increased Heart Rate And Missed Heart Beat In My Toddler?
Hello my 2year old has woken up and I cuddled her and immediately I could hear her heart beating so fast so I put my ear yo her chest and I can notice that it skips a beat or jumps or whatever heart trouble runs in my family is it something I should worry about and book a doctors appointment every time I go see my doctor they always say things are fine but I really think something is wrong thanks I hope you can help answer
Thu, 9 Jan 2014
Hi,
Child's heart rate is normally faster than adults. When you try to listen with your ear on child's chest,you hear it louder ,because of thin chest wall.
Occasionally missed heart beat won't matter much,but-
- if missed beat is regular, Baby is weak,
- baby gets breathless,turns blue on exertion/crying,
- she is not able to play with other children with same viger
You should consult a pediatritian ,get investigations & expert's advice.
Thanks
Child's heart rate is normally faster than adults. When you try to listen with your ear on child's chest,you hear it louder ,because of thin chest wall.
Occasionally missed heart beat won't matter much,but-
- if missed beat is regular, Baby is weak,
- baby gets breathless,turns blue on exertion/crying,
- she is not able to play with other children with same viger
You should consult a pediatritian ,get investigations & expert's advice.
Thanks
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