Patient's question:
I am 30 years old and have given birth to two children naturally. However, I have noticed that I cough whenever I catch a cold, and the coughing doesn't stop. It's particularly severe at night. My mother has congenital mitral valve regurgitation and passed away on the operating table at the age of 58 from heart surgery. When she was alive, she also coughed uncontrollably whenever she caught a cold. I wonder if I might have heart disease or something similar?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you with your question. First, congenital heart disease doesn't necessarily be inherited across generations, so you don't need to worry too much. Since the previous two children have been carefully examined and no heart disease issues were detected, you shouldn't be overly anxious. A cough can be a symptom of many respiratory diseases, and timely treatment can resolve it. If you are truly concerned, you can have an MRI of the heart and an electrocardiogram test. The above is the advice for the question "I am 30 years old and have given birth to two children naturally." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!