Heart disease does not show obvious symptoms in the early stages. But when the symptoms begin to become more severe, the symptoms can be observed from Swelling in the legs, joints and feet, fatigue, shortness of breath. Symptoms of each type of heart disease have different symptoms.
1. Coronary heart disease It is caused by the arteries that nourish the heart becoming narrowed, clogged, or blocked by fat. It is a disease that is often found in adults.
symptom Chest pain Pain radiating to the jaw or shoulder, unable to lie down, tired, weak, or unconscious.
2. Arrhythmia Caused by abnormal electrical activity in the heart causing blood to pump to different parts. of the body is not effective
symptom fast heartbeat or slower than usual, heart palpitations, tired easily, shortness of breath, dizziness and lightheadedness Or you may faint.
3. Congenital heart disease It is caused by abnormalities in the growth of the heart while in the mother’s womb.
symptom Tired easily. In infants, there is often shortness of breath during feeding. This causes the body to not gain weight, the fingers to pump, the chest is deformed, it may collapse or bulge abnormally.
4. Myocardial ischemia It is caused by insufficient blood flowing to the heart to meet the heart’s needs.
symptom Easily tired, short of breath, uncomfortable, tightness in the epigastric region, unable to lie down, may lose consciousness or have a cardiac arrest.
5. Leaky or narrowed heart valve disease The heart valves open and close to allow blood to flow through the heart in the same direction. There are many factors that can damage the heart valves.
symptom Trouble breathing, tightness in the chest, fatigue especially when exerting effort, heart palpitations, swollen legs, and possible heart attack or pulmonary edema.
6. Infectious diseases around the heart It is an infection in an area of the heart that is already abnormal. When there is an infection in the body, such as pus, abscess, or tooth decay, the germs enter the bloodstream and reach the heart area.
symptom Fever, shortness of breath, tiredness, swelling in the legs or abdomen. irregular heartbeat
Not all types of heart disease show symptoms. A yearly heart health check can reveal your risk of heart disease in the future. In cases where we detect the heart at an early stage, it will be easier to treat than when we detect it at a very early stage.
by Dr. Pongphak Areeyapinan
Doctor specialized in heart and blood vessels
Internal Medicine Department Bangpakok Samutprakan Hospital Tel. 0-2109-3222 ext. 10115-10116
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2023-12-28 09:47:40
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