You can get a bloated stomach with a prolapse if you have a pelvic organ prolapse.
When your pelvic organs like the bladder, rectum, uterus, descend and bulge into the vagina it can lead stomach bloating when they press on on organs including the stomach.
Bloating, gas, feeling full and discomfort can be symptoms of a pelvic organ prolapse.
Other symptoms of a pelvic organ prolapse include a feeling of heaviness in the pelvis, difficulty pooping or urinating, vaginal discharge and a pressure pelvic pain.
If you have symptoms of a bloated stomach or other symptoms which can indicate a pelvic organ prolapse you should see a doctor.
A prolapse can occur in various areas of the body which includes heart valves, rectum or pelvic organs and is the downward displacement of an organ from it's normal position as a result of weakened supporting structures.
In the context of a pelvic organ prolapse it means the weakening of the pelvic floor muscles and tissues, which lead to organs such as your bladder, uterus or rectum dropping down or bulging out of a woman's vagina.
A mitral valve prolapse is when the flaps of the mitral valve also known as the leaflets bulge backward into your left atrium instead of closing tightly.
The flaps separate the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart.
Mitral valve prolapse is often harmless but can sometimes lead to serious issues.
You should see a cardiologist for mitral valve prolapse every 2 to 3 years or in more severe cases of mitral valve prolapse you should see a cardiologist every 6 months to 12 months.
Many people with mitral valve prolapse have it without any noticeable symptoms and sometimes the symptoms of mitral valve prolapse may be mistaken for something else.
Mitral valve prolapse makes you tired as a result of inadequate blood oxygen being delivered to your working muscles which causes fatigue.
Mitral valve prolapse can affect your blood pressure and can cause low blood pressure and for some people mitral valve prolapse can cause high levels of catecholamines and high heart rate.
The first and only manifestation of mitral valve prolapse are a click or murmur and the murmur is caused by some of the blood leaking back into the left atrium.
The neurological symptoms of mitral valve prolapse are cerebral ischemia, transient global amnesia, migraine, autonomic dysfunction, and psychiatric disease.
Shortness of breath is a symptom of mitral valve prolapse.
The symptoms of mitral valve prolapse are cough, heart palpitations, chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath when laying down and difficulty breathing after exertion.
The first heart sound in mitral valve prolapse is a crisp mid systolic click as the subvalvular apparatus abruptly tightens.
The age that is most affected by mitral valve prolapse is people older than 50.
However anyone of any age can be affected by mitral valve prolapse.
Exercise can improve mitral valve prolapse and improve heart health.
Exercise cannot worsen mitral valve prolapse as long as you safely exercise and not over exert yourself.
Exercise when done in a healthy way can be beneficial to your mitral valve prolapse condition.
The signs that your mitral valve prolapse is getting worse are shortness of breath, fatigue and weakness.
You should have mitral valve prolapse checked as often as every 2 years to 3 years.
If you have mitral valve prolapse and moderate or severe mitral regurgitation should see a doctor and undergo echocardiography every 6 to 12 months.
The age that mitral valve prolapse occurs is around age 50 although mitral valve prolapse can occur at any age and be inherited as well and be linked to several other conditions which include Ebstein anomaly.
If you have mitral valve prolapse you should avoid too much exertion, avoid unhealthy foods, avoid smoking and avoid excess alcohol consumption.
However you can continue to exercise as normal with mitral valve prolapse.
Mitral valve prolapse can cause vision problems especially in young patients which can include permanent or temporary vision loss.
The deficiency that causes mitral valve prolapse is a magnesium deficiency.
The 3 disorders that are associated with the mitral valve are.
Mitral valve prolapse – the valve becomes too floppy.
Mitral regurgitation – the valve leaks and blood flows the wrong way.
Mitral stenosis – the valve does not open as wide as it should.
You should go to the ER for mitral valve regurgitation when you have any symptoms of shock like pale skin, rapid breathing, loss of consciousness or severe shortness of breath.
Acute, severe mitral valve regurgitation is a medical emergency.
Walking as well as regular activity is good for mitral valve regurgitation as walking and light physical activity keeps your blood flowing and your heart healthy.
Mitral regurgitation can cause coughing which is often a dry cough as well as fatigue or feeling tired.
The red flags for mitral regurgitation are shortness of breath, heart palpitations and swelling of the hands and feet.
The cardinal signs of mitral regurgitation are.
Shortness of breath: You may have trouble breathing, especially during exercise.
Heart palpitations: You may notice a fluttering sensation in your heart, especially when lying on your left side.
Swelling of hands and feet: Extremities may swell when blood flow is disturbed.
When you have mitral regurgitation your blood leaks backwards across the valve and if the leakage of the blood is severe then not enough blood moves through your heart or o the rest of your body.
The kind of murmur that is heard with mitral valve prolapse is a late systolic murmur.
The whooshing sound of the mitral valve is a heart murmur which is a blowing, whooshing or even a rasping sound that can be heard during a heartbeat.
The whooshing sound of the mitral valve is caused by turbulent blood flow through your heart valves or near your heart.
The symptoms of a failing mitral valve are.
Shortness of breath: You may have trouble breathing, especially during exercise.
Heart palpitations: You may notice a fluttering sensation in your heart, especially when lying on your left side.
Swelling of hands and feet: Extremities may swell when blood flow is disturbed.
Shortness of breath with exertion.
Shortness of breath when lying flat.
Tiredness (fatigue)
Reduced ability to exercise.
Unpleasant awareness of your heartbeat.
Palpitations.
Swelling in your legs, abdomen, and the veins in your neck.
Chest pain (less common)
The first symptom of mitral stenosis is shortness of breath and tiredness or fatigue.
Other symptoms of mitral stenosis include chest pain, coughing up blood, dizziness and irregular heartbeats.
The best test for mitral stenosis is an echocardiogram which is useful for assessing mitral stenosis etiology, morphology, severity and treatment intervention.
The conditions that mimic mitral stenosis are left atrial myxoma, ball-valve thrombus, infective endocarditis, and cor triatriatum.
The two signs of mitral stenosis on ECG are signs of left atrial enlargement (P wave duration in lead II >0.12 seconds, P wave axis of +45 to -30 marked terminal negative component to the P wave in V1 [1 mm wide and 1 mm deep]) and, commonly, atrial fibrillation.
Mitral valve stenosis can make you tired and short of breath. Other symptoms may include irregular heartbeats, dizziness, chest pain or coughing up blood. Some people don't notice symptoms.
Mitral valve stenosis can be caused by a complication of strep throat called rheumatic fever.
The first symptom of mitral stenosis often is shortness of breath and you have have a hard time breathing, especially after you've been active or when you lay down.
You may also tire easily during increased physical activity and have swollen ankles and feet as well as heart palpitations and you may notice rapid fluttering heartbeat.