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regarding cardiomegaly

by moshin, Dec 03, 2007 08:23AM
my mother went for the cancer checkup and got the following report her name is Zubeda  and her age is 45 and the report says mild cardiomegaly is seen so what so what is the cure for it and what my mother shall to do.

the report are as follow
E.N.T                                   : normal    

GENERAL
MEDICAL                           : normal
EXAMINATION

BLOOD PRESSURE         : 130/90

SURGICAL                          : ? vague lump upper outer LT. breast
EXAMINATION

GYNAEC EXAMINATION   : uterus - AV/RF/slightly bulky

CYTOLOGY                          : non - specific inflammation (mod.)              
EXAMINATION

X-RAY REPORT                   : mild cardiomegaly seen

BLOOD EXAMINATION       :HB 12.5gms WBC 9,800/cumm

REMARKS                             : ADV. MAMMOGRAPHY. SOS REFER TO SURGEON
                                                   REFER TO GYNAECOLOGIST ,                                        
                                                   REFER TO PHYSICIAN.  
Member Comments (2)

by vienna13, Dec 03, 2007 08:39AM


http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/enlarged-heart/HQ00623


Enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) is not a disease but a sign of an underlying problem. It can have many causes, including:
High blood pressure
Heart valve disorders
Weakness of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy)

Severe anemia
Thyroid disorders
Excessive iron in the body (hemochromatosis)
Abnormal protein buildup in an organ (amyloidosis)
In some people, an enlarged heart causes no signs or symptoms. Others may experience:

Breathing difficulties
Shortness of breath
Dizziness
Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
Swelling (edema)
Treatment is directed at the underlying cause of enlarged heart.

Hope it helps.

by anacyde, Dec 03, 2007 11:54AM
The treatment depends on the cause.  Cardiomegaly is not a disease, it is a sign of disease.  It is very important that your mother sees a cardiologist for evaluation.
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