Some heart problems have no clear warning signs, but there are a few that should never be ignored. Let's spread awareness about these warning signs on World Heart Day.
Chest Discomfort
Feeling pain, tightness, or pressure in the chest is a common sign of heart trouble, such as blocked arteries or heart attack.
Feeling pain, tightness, or pressure in the chest is a common sign of heart trouble, such as blocked arteries or heart attack.
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Stomach Related Issues
You may experience an upset stomach due to various reasons, but it's important to note that it can also be a symptom of a heart attack.
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Pain In The Arm
A heart attack is indicated by this classic symptom - pain that usually starts in the chest and spreads to the left side of the body.
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If you experience sudden unsteadiness along with chest discomfort or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
If you experience sudden unsteadiness along with chest discomfort or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
Dizziness
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Chest pain spreading to throat or jaw could signal a heart attack, but throat or jaw pain alone is unlikely related to the heart.
Chest pain spreading to throat or jaw could signal a heart attack, but throat or jaw pain alone is unlikely related to the heart.
Pain In The Jaw
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If you experience fatigue while performing tasks you used to do with ease, such as climbing stairs or carrying groceries, make an immediate appointment with your doctor.
If you experience fatigue while performing tasks you used to do with ease, such as climbing stairs or carrying groceries, make an immediate appointment with your doctor.
You Are Always Tired
Loud snoring that resembles gasping or choking may indicate sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing stops temporarily several times during sleep.
Loud snoring that resembles gasping or choking may indicate sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing stops temporarily several times during sleep.
Snoring
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In most cases, having palpitations doesn't indicate heart trouble. However, if you have heart disease or are at risk, it's important to pay close attention.
In most cases, having palpitations doesn't indicate heart trouble. However, if you have heart disease or are at risk, it's important to pay close attention.
Persistent Cough
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When the heart is unable to pump blood quickly enough, it may result in bloating as the blood backs up in the veins.
When the heart is unable to pump blood quickly enough, it may result in bloating as the blood backs up in the veins.
Swollen Feet And Ankles
Cold sweats without any apparent cause can be a sign of a heart attack.
Cold sweats without any apparent cause can be a sign of a heart attack.