The Most Common and Rarely Complained Symptoms of Swelling of the Heart

KOMPAS.com – Swelling of the heart is a condition when the heart swells because it needs to work extra hard.

Reported from BritishHeartFoundation, causes of heart swelling can come from coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, viral infections, heart valve disorders, to kidney disease.

Congenital heart disease, drug and alcohol abuse, pregnancy, to exercise too hard outside the body’s limits can also trigger this health problem.

To increase awareness of a health problem known as cardiomegaly here, recognize some of the symptoms heart swelling from the most common to the least common.

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Common symptoms of heart swelling

Reported from VerywellHealthThere are several symptoms of swelling of the heart that are often felt by sufferers, including:

• Shortness of breath during activity or at rest
• Swollen hands, feet, or abdomen
• The body often feels weak
• Tired constantly, even though I’ve had enough rest
• Physically it feels weak to not strong when exercising
• Fast heart rate
• Dizzy
• Faint
• Chest pain
• Nauseous
• Stomach feels full and full

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Symptoms of swelling of the heart that are rarely complained of

In addition to the signs above, there are also some symptoms of heart swelling that are rare but sometimes complained of by sufferers, including:

• Shortness of breath when lying down
• Cough, especially when lying down
• Irregular heartbeat
• Constant bloating
• Chest pain that radiates to the arms and legs due to blood clots

If you feel some of the symptoms of swelling of the heart above, do not delay to consult a doctor.

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Doctors can detect this health problem by performing a physical examination and chest X-ray.

If the results of the examination show swollen heartDoctors usually recommend further examinations in the form of an echocardiogram, CT scan, MRI, cardiac catheterization, to blood tests.

Also, go to the hospital immediately to seek emergency medical attention if you experience severe chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, or chest pain that radiates from your shoulders to your stomach.

Some of the conditions above could be symptoms of swelling of the heart that has triggered complications of a sudden heart attack or cardiac arrest.

Beware of this condition. Especially for people who have risk factors that cause heart swelling such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease.

Also read: Can a swollen heart heal?

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