Watch out for these Symptoms of Heart Disease
The signs of common heart problems are not always easily recognized. Some symptoms of coronary heart disease need immediate attention. Other symptoms may not even be related to the heart. How can you tell the difference?
Common heart problems have many symptoms. If you are at all concerned that you are having symptoms of coronary heart disease — call your doctor. In fact, it is a good idea to let your doctor know of any symptoms you suspect might be related to your heart. By recognizing these you might prevent a heart attack!
Do you ever feel so tired that you can’t even seem to finish small jobs? Have you had a feeling of bloat in your stomach? Nausea? How about finding it difficult at times to get a breath, or to breathe easily, even if you have not exerted yourself in any way? All of these may very well be symptoms of heart disease and you will want to report them to your doctor. Pronto.
Your heart might race, or beat irregularly — heart palpitations. You may have pains in your chest. These are other signs or symptoms of heart disease.
If you are having any of these symptoms, or particularly if you are having multiple symptoms, you should call your doctor immediately. This is even more crucial if you are in a high risk category: smokers, excessive drinkers, substance abusers, or individuals with a genetic background of heart disease are all in a higher risk group. If you cannot reach your doctor, you should have a family member or friend drive you to the emergency room.
Call 911 or if you must, have someone take you to the hospital without any delay if you have an excruciating chest pain accompanied by shortness of breath, sudden weakness or profuse sweating. If you experience a severe shortness of breath along with an accelerated heart rate, you should also seek immediate medical attention. Weakness or loss of the ability to move, sudden excruciating headache, fainting or loss of consciousness are all symptoms requiring prompt treatment.
Heart disease symptoms can rapidly deteriorate into a heart attack. You may feel you are not in danger, but if you are having the symptoms, call your doctor. If on the other hand, you feel you may be in danger - don’t hesitate to see if it gets better. Go to the hospital or call 911!
Originally posted 2009-02-25 14:58:32.
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