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* Some heart defects cause major problems right after birth. Others cause few, if any, problems until adulthood. | |||
* One symptom is cyanosis, which usually seen as a bluish color of the lips, fingers, and toes. It may occur while the child is resting, or only when the child is active. | |||
* Some children have breathing problems (dyspnea). They may get into a squatting position after physical activity to relieve breathlessness. | |||
* Others have spells, in which their bodies are suddenly starved of oxygen. During these spells, symptoms may include: | |||
** Anxiety | |||
** Breathing too quickly (hyperventilation) | |||
** Sudden increase in bluish color to the skin | |||
** Infants may get tired or sweat while feeding and may not gain as much weight as they should. | |||
** Fainting (syncope) and chest pain may occur. | |||
* Other symptoms depend on the type of cyanotic heart disease, and may include: | |||
* Feeding problems or reduced appetite, leading to poor growth | |||
** Grayish skin | |||
** Puffy eyes or face | |||
** Tiredness all the time | |||
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Overview
History and Symptoms
Symptoms of cyanotic heart disease due to increase blood viscosity( excess erythrocytosis)
- Headache
- Poor concentration
- Some heart defects cause major problems right after birth. Others cause few, if any, problems until adulthood.
- One symptom is cyanosis, which usually seen as a bluish color of the lips, fingers, and toes. It may occur while the child is resting, or only when the child is active.
- Some children have breathing problems (dyspnea). They may get into a squatting position after physical activity to relieve breathlessness.
- Others have spells, in which their bodies are suddenly starved of oxygen. During these spells, symptoms may include:
- Anxiety
- Breathing too quickly (hyperventilation)
- Sudden increase in bluish color to the skin
- Infants may get tired or sweat while feeding and may not gain as much weight as they should.
- Fainting (syncope) and chest pain may occur.
- Other symptoms depend on the type of cyanotic heart disease, and may include:
- Feeding problems or reduced appetite, leading to poor growth
- Grayish skin
- Puffy eyes or face
- Tiredness all the time