mitral leak

[djsweis]

echo said i have mild mitral leakage should i be freaking out? Also lower left area of heart smaller.  I have some  chest pains like gas pains they also found 4 large gall bladder stones would this cause pain?  I have palpitations but also have high thyroid antibodies.  Went to ER and heart ok, but having lots of anxiety.

[cindy707]

I am sorry that you are going thru this...a couple of things....i had my gallbladder out a couple of years ago because of gallstones and a gallbladder attack will mimic some heart symptoms for sure.  Gallstones are super painful especially if you are having a gallbladder attack..i know for me certain foods would set it off like anything with any type of grease in it or even peas really got to me.  You say that you have thyroid issues and that could definately point to the palps you are feeling.  The anxiety i think is probably happening from not knowing what the heck is going on with you.  Just so you can relax a little Mitral Valve Prolapse happens to a little over 30 % of the population and with it comes some leakage in most cases.  If an incidence occurs w. the MVP it is usually in later years when you are a senior .......If it were my body i would try to get down to the bottom line with your doc...so fine if they feel its not your heart great...but the gallbladder issue still needs to be looked at.  You may be fine for a couple of weeks and then it comes back....i would talk to my family doc about that part of it anyway and get their take on it.  I definately would not freak out over this..i think you simply need to answers to your questions so that every little thing you feel isn't right upsets you further.  Call your family doc tomorrow.....gallbladder surgery is pretty simple believe it or not if they and you decide to go in that direction.  I was back at work at the hospital within a week.....good luck to you but get the answers so you can go back to living your life........

[kenkeith]

Mild mitral valve leakage is almost always of little medcial significance and doesn't progress or cause symptoms.

The symptoms of gall bladder stones can be abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and a bloated feeling in the stomach and chest are the most common symptoms of a gallstone attack. A heart attack can have some of the same symptoms, but a heart condition has been ruled out so there is no need to be concerned regarding heart issues.

The size of heart chambers can vary and what size your heart chambers are may be normal for you.  Is there an impedement to pumping functionality?...apparently not according to ER tests.  You should not be concerned with your heart because there is no evidence of any abnormal structure or function.

Thanks for sharing and if you have any further questions or comments you are welcome to respond.  Take care.