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Think You May Be Suffering From a Heart Problem? Know The Signs

The heart pumps blood to the entire body but at the same time it requires care and attention to function properly. If and when the heart fails to perform, that means trouble. Although an increased attention to healthy eating and regular exercise has led to an overall decrease in the number of people suffering from heart disease, clogging in the arteries connected to the heart remains the number one reason why people die in the US.

The most obvious sign that you have a heart problem is a heart attack, although by then it is sometimes too late. However, there are many more signs, although not as obvious, which reveal a budding problem in the heart.

The heart pumps blood to the entire body but at the same time it requires care and attention to function properly.

The Feeling of Extreme Tiredness

Of course, it’s perfectly fine to feel tired after a long day at work, but if you are perpetually tired all the time, like when you have a flu, then you should know that something is amiss. Unfortunately, many women brush this off as simply a phase they will overcome, not considering the possibility that it could be indicative of a more pressing matter.

This sensation of constant fatigue stems from the fact that the heart is not able to function properly, not delivering oxygenated blood to the entire body as optimally as it needs to in order to ensure proper activity. However, such a sensation may be caused due to other factors as well, so consult your doctor first before jumping to conclusions.

Swelling In The Feet

In women, swelling in the feet can happen for a variety of reasons, such as when a woman is pregnant, when suffering from varicose veins, or when travelling long distances without having the ability to move around much.

Unfortunately, such a swelling can also be indicative of chronic heart failure, hinting at the fact that your heart is not functioning properly. What happens is that the heart valve pumping blood fails to close properly, hence failing to maintain proper circulation. Medication for blood pressure or for diabetes can also cause similar symptoms to arise, so it is best to consult your medical practitioner for a full diagnosis.

In women, swelling in the feet can happen for a variety of reasons, such as when a woman is pregnant, when suffering from varicose veins

Extreme Pain While Walking

If you are experiencing a cramping sensation in your hips and legs when you try to climb or make any similar movement such as walking, then this may not be due to lack of physical exercise. What this could be a symptom of is peripheral arterial disease, which is basically an accumulation of fatty plaque in the arteries of your legs which prevents blood from flowing properly into the legs.

Not only that, but having fatty plaque in the arteries of the leg region is also a symptom of having a similar condition in at least one of the heart arteries almost 50% of the time. Fortunately, this disease is curable so you simply need to undergo proper treatment in order to get back on your feet and move with ease.

Experiencing Dizziness or Light-Headedness?

Of course, if you are at the gym working out harder than you ever have, then the dizziness or light-headedness you experience afterwards may simply be lack of sugar or salts in your system. However, sometimes it is also a sign of heart issues which you may be suffering.

Although there is a very big chance that you may be suffering from a number of other issues such as anemia or even inner ear problems, but blockage in your arteries can also be blamed for the lack of blood pressure. Hence, again, it’s advisable that you investigate the reasons why you are feeling this way after physical exertion.

 

Dizziness or light-headedness can mean a lot of things, such as dehydration or lack of sugar in the blood, but it can also indicate an issue in the heart

Shortness Of Breath

If you are not exercising as much as you should be, then experiencing shortness of breath is fine since your body is not used to physical activity and needs more oxygen to function. But if you are a physically active person, then experiencing sudden shortness of breath every now and then could indicate a problem with the heart valves.

What happens is that there is a build-up of fluid in the heart’s left side, creating conditions of bronchial asthma which causes you to feel like you’re running out of oxygen. Luckily, this is fixable and a visit to your GP needs to be made in order to ascertain the cause behind your shortness of breath.

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