MY SON WAS BORN WITH HYPERTROPHY?HOW SERIOUS IS THIS CONDITION?WIL HE LIVE A LONG HEALTHY LIFE?
Q: MY SON WAS BORN WITH HYPERTROPHY.PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS BETTER
Answers (1)
7/27/09 10:44am
Hi Mamad,
Congratulations on your new son!
The definition of hypertrophy is an increase in size/volume of an organ/tissue. So, your sons prognosis is dependent on the organ/tissue affected. I recommend discussing with your son's physician to get all your questions answered.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight
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