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Hi there…both mitral valve prolapse and atrial enlargement are suspected issues with my heart. I am 24 years old and am experiencing different symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, extreme weakness, and chest pain. Any info would help. Thanks!

I am not sure exactly what information you are looking for and it would be best to discuss your individual case with the doctor taking care of you. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is the most common congenital abnormality of the heart valves. About 4-5% of people have MVP. Many people have MVP and never have serious problems. MVP can be associated with certain complications, which I will discuss later. The mitral valve is located on the left side of the heart and separates the upper chamber (left atrium) from the (left ventricle.) MVP is basically when the mitral valve leaflets bounce back into the left atrium. Some people with MVP will also have mitral regurgitation in which blood from the left ventricle inappropriately travels back into to the left atrium. The severity of the regurgitation will determine the severity of the disease. Some people with MVP do not have any regurgitation and will not have any significant problems. Some people with MVP can develop severe regurgitation which will require mitral valve repair or replacement. The presence and severity of mitral regurgitation can easily be determined with a special ultrasound of the heart known as an Echocardiogram.

People with mitral valve prolapse are at increased risk for certain abnormal heart rhythms, such as premature atrial contractions, supraventricular tachycardia or atrial fibrillation. These arrhythmias are rarely fatal, but can produce the irregular heart beat or palpitations. A 24-48 hour holter heart monitor can be worn to determine if you have any of these. People with MVP (especially those with regurgitation) are also at increased risk of developing infection of the heart valve, known as infective endocarditis. Therefore some people with MVP and regurgitation require antibiotics with certain procedures, such as dental procedures. You can discuss this with your doctor to determine if this is needed in your case.

As I said before, many people have MVP and most people do not have any serious problems. The risk of sudden cardiac death is low. MVP can lead to mitral regurgitation in some people and some of these people may eventually require a heart valve replacement. The Echocardiogram will provide information on the severity in your case. It is impossible for us to predict the outcome in your case. Discuss your case with your Cardiologist. MVP is a huge topic and I am not sure exactly what you are looking for but I hope this helped you some. Good luck.

I am male and have MVPS with no MR. I occasionally get shortness of breath (even while rest – sudden difficulty breathing in). Will simple benign MVPS with no MR or heart failure causes shortness of breath? I have no asthma-wheeze or cough but an increased awareness of heart beats. What is the reason for pain in the left nipple? Is it any way connected to MVPS?

hi venkat
Some experience nonspecific symptoms (chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations, dizziness, near syncope, migraines, anxiety), thought to be due to poorly defined associated abnormalities in adrenergic signaling and sensitivity rather than to mitral valve pathology. In about one third of patients, emotional stress precipitates palpitations, which may be a symptom of benign arrhythmias.

I’ve experienced arrhythmias, which can happen to anyone, but I’ve also noticed other symptoms that don’t happen at the time of an arrhythmia, but match up with MVP. Is there anyone here who has it, or knows someone who has it, who can advise me? I don’t have the money to talk to a doctor at the moment.
My arrhythmias are not constant. I can go a couple months without experiencing one.

Various arrhythmias are associated with mitral valve prolapse. Commonest and least harmful are the premature ventricular beats(PVCs).
http://www.medicinenet.com/premature_ventricular_contractions/article.htm

There can be others but significant is Atrial fibrillation.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4451

You have to get examined, somehow.

I have MVP and was wondering what my chances are for having depression and anxiety. I show many symptoms and sometimes don’t talk i’m so sad. I worry way to much and find it very hard to talk to people i don’t know very well. I’m scared to take medicine.
I’m pretty sure i’m not bi polar but what about the other things?

MVP has been linked to anxiety disorders and panic attacks not Bi-polar. I have attached some website that may help you understand the disorder and symptoms.

I asked my surgion who did the reconstruction and they said it would be allright. All has been 100% since the surgery.

Ask your surgeon.

I didn’t know my brother was gay and I don’t know why anyone would suffer a anal prolapse because they’re gay. Sorry for being a bit naive in these matters but can anyone tell me why this happened to him i’m very worried.

He puts peepees in his bumbum.

Stage 4 or 5 prolapse. I’m 53 my OBGYN whats to do a hysterectomy because if I don’t it her bladder repair won’t work. she also is recommending the hysterectomy because I don’t need it only more. My uterus is healthy and I see not reason to remove it.

Is your bladder prolapse due to uterine prolapse? I can understand her recommending a hysterectomy if your uterus has also prolapsed. But, if only the bladder is prolapsed, I wouldn’t think a hysterectomy would be necessary. If it were me, I would ask for a second opinion.

By the way, if you’re worried about menopause, you can have a hysterectomy and keep your ovaries.

I have been reading about Mitral Valve Prolapse and have many of the symptoms but not a click when it beats. Does that mean I don’t have it?

You should go see a doctor for a proper diagnosis.

Sometimes they don’t hear the click/woosh.

I’m diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse.. Why is that my Doctor prohibited me to lift weights? What will be the effects of lifting weights to MVP?

You will stop your heart beating and then die. Seems a fair reason to listen to your doctor to me….

i have it sugar baths and fed it some veggie oil from a dropper and got the prolapse to shrink. but there is no where in my area to take her. is there any way to reinsert it from home without causing more problems?

I had a male with this issue last year. I did the warm baths and put preparation H on it (vet’s suggestion) every day for months. I kept him on papertowels which I kept lightly misted so his raw tissue would stick or tear. With a latex glove on my hand and a LOT of prepH, I tried to gently push the prolapsed tissue back in. It wouldn’t stay. The swollen tissue just popped back out.

But the gecko was still eating and acting healthy so I just kept on treating him. Then one day, like magic, he was better. It just went back in on its own! Unless your gecko is suffering, just give her time and keep the area moist and clean.

Good luck!