Is it normal to have your heart upside-down?
Question:
Is this normal or common? If not, what kind of disease would that be called?
Thanks in advance.
Maria
Answers:
Good question by the way. Had to do a lot of research on this one to find the name. I am not a doctor, but from what I found this is called Situs Inversus. It is not a disease though, it is a condition. It is not common and is rare. Situs Inversus is a rare heart condition characterized by abnormal positioning of the heart. In this condition, the tip of the heart (apex) is positioned on the right side of the chest. Additionally, the position of the heart chambers is reversed. However, most affected individuals can live a normal life without associated symptoms or disability. Many times with situs inversus the liver and spleen are reversed also, but you did not say anything about that.
Also the person who has this, they should ask their doctor to ensure the name I have given is correct. I feel it is after the research I have found.
Click these links, if you would like to read up on it:
http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/ato...
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic639.
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/901226...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/situs_inver...
Hope this helps, best wishes.
I've never heard of that, but I guess as long as it's beating and pumping blood it's okay. It may not be a disease at all.
oh yeah...
upside down hearts are completely normal.
I don't think its common, but as far as I know I don't think it's a problem either..you might want to give your story to Fox News--it'd be a lot more interesting then that new mini golf scandal they're "investigating".
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