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Suggest Remedy For Heart Problem

Hello, my 11 year old son has moderate pectus excavatum on the left side. Lately he has been complaining about hearing his own heart beat "I can hear my heartbeat in my ears and it bugs me." When I checked his resting pulse it was at 126 BPM. I can see his heart pumping through his chest. He weighs 68lbs. Should I take him to a cardiologist? His pediatrician said she would be monitoring him every year. His last physical examination was in March. Is it possible that his condition has worsened?
Mon, 5 Dec 2016
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Yes, take him to a doctor to be examined. A resting pulse of 126 is too fast, especially if he is feeling an annoying sensation of his heartbeat. There are many medical problems that can cause speeding of the heartbeat, some of which are caused by a cardiac arrhythmia and some which are caused by other medical problems (anemia, dehydration, hormone problems, infections, etc.). Take him to the doctor for a complete history, physical exam, and routine blood work and EKG. That will find the underlying cause of your son's problem.

Good luck, and let us know what happens.
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Suggest Remedy For Heart Problem

Yes, take him to a doctor to be examined. A resting pulse of 126 is too fast, especially if he is feeling an annoying sensation of his heartbeat. There are many medical problems that can cause speeding of the heartbeat, some of which are caused by a cardiac arrhythmia and some which are caused by other medical problems (anemia, dehydration, hormone problems, infections, etc.). Take him to the doctor for a complete history, physical exam, and routine blood work and EKG. That will find the underlying cause of your son s problem. Good luck, and let us know what happens.