Amal Allam wrote Friday, October 20, 2023 01:24 PM
It may take several years until you are diagnosed with a heart disease, and it is considered… Myocardium The most vital part of the body, pumping oxygen and nutrients to all your organs and tissues to keep you alive, symptoms can be vague and many heart diseases are ‘hidden’ – meaning they’re not obvious from the outside.
Cindy Godard, a cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation (BHF), warns that it is often only when a condition occurs in the heart that the condition is discovered when it is too late.
“That’s why it’s important to never ignore signs of heart disease and get yourself checked, just to be sure,” she added. While some warning signs are easy to spot — like severe chest pain — others are more subtle and difficult to spot.
Experts share some of the less obvious symptoms of heart disease:
1. Feeling unusually tired
Dr Adil U Khan, a GP at Pall Mall Medical Centre, says you shouldn’t “ignore or downplay unusual levels of fatigue”, and while it’s normal to feel tired if you’re very busy or lacking sleep, he adds: “Feeling unusual fatigue should be investigated, especially if it is not related to exertion.” It could be due to something like anemia, a virus or even related to mental health. It is also possible that it is related to your heart, so it is important to have it investigated.
2. Some body aches
Pain in the jaw, neck, back, or stomach, which can be related to a heart problem. If your symptoms are abnormal and don’t go away, it’s always a good idea to get them checked out.
3. Unusual swelling
You may have noticed that your ankles look particularly swollen, or perhaps it’s your general abdominal area that’s constantly swollen for no apparent reason. “Unexplained swelling, known as edema, in the legs, ankles, or abdomen, may also be signs of heart failure,” Dr. Khan explains. “.
4. Vomiting and a feeling of suffocation
Sudden vomiting or a feeling of choking in your throat is something you should also be wary of. Although every bout of nausea does not mean that something serious is likely to happen, feeling sick coupled with other aches and pains, such as severe chest pain, should sound the alarm. It could be due to a stomach bug, but if you have sudden bouts of vomiting and nausea on a regular basis and aren’t sure why, don’t delay getting checked.
5. Fainting
If you feel faint suddenly, this is a big indicator that something is up. “If fainting or any other symptoms become a problem, consult your health care provider and make an appointment with a doctor or cardiologist. Discuss your symptoms, patient history, and risk factors with him. The health care provider will Your doctor will evaluate your vital signs and perform a physical examination. Depending on your symptoms and risk factors, you may undergo diagnostic tests such as an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress tests, blood tests, or more specialized heart evaluations.
6. Shortness of breath
Struggling to catch your breath is no small feat. Anyone who experiences shortness of breath during daily activities or at rest should see their doctor. This is especially the case if it is accompanied by chest pain, even if it does not seem particularly severe. “Mild chest discomfort should always be checked, but some people mistake this for indigestion or muscle pain.
7. Unusual sweating
“Feeling hot, clammy and heavy sweating should not be ignored when you are not doing strenuous exercise, and if this is accompanied by chest pain, it is important to get yourself checked.”
8. Irregular heartbeat
Do you sometimes feel like your pulse is erratic or too fast? Check it out with your doctor, “Smart watches and fitness trackers can provide valuable data about your heart rate and may detect irregularities to some extent. They can help track general trends in heart rate, especially during physical activity or rest. However, they It is not a substitute for medical observation and evaluation, any symptoms of concern should be evaluated by a healthcare professional for a comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis.
2023-10-20 10:24:00
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