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The article discusses common physical symptoms of anxiety, such as rapid heart rate, chills, shortness of breath, nausea, and tingling, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing these signs for proper treatment and management, including mindfulness practices and consulting healthcare professionals.
Cardiovascular scientist Dr. James DiNicolantonio highlights three early warning signs of heart disease: erectile dysfunction, shortness of breath during mild activity, and swelling in feet or ankles, emphasizing the importance of early detection and medical consultation to prevent severe cardiovascular events.
A cardiologist highlights six often ignored silent signs of heart disease—such as unexplained fatigue, shortness of breath, swelling, indigestion, dizziness, and subtle chest discomfort—that can develop gradually and lead to serious health issues if not detected early. Recognizing these symptoms and seeking prompt medical evaluation can save lives.
Blood clots can cause serious health issues like strokes and heart attacks, with a key silent symptom being sudden, intense shortness of breath, especially in cases of pulmonary embolism. Recognizing this symptom early is crucial for prompt treatment and can be life-saving, as it often presents suddenly and worsens with exertion or deep breaths.
Blood clots can cause serious health issues like strokes and heart attacks, with a key silent symptom being sudden, intense shortness of breath, especially in cases of pulmonary embolism. Recognizing this symptom early, along with other signs such as chest pain and rapid heartbeat, is crucial for prompt treatment and preventing permanent damage.
A heart attack occurs when a part of the heart muscle is deprived of blood. Major symptoms include chest pain or discomfort, weakness or fainting, pain in the jaw, neck, or back, pain in one or both arms or shoulders, and shortness of breath.
A reader asks Dr. Keith Roach if there are high blood pressure medications that don't cause constipation. Dr. Roach explains that while constipation can be a side effect of certain medications like atenolol and amlodipine, there are alternatives to consider. Drugs ending in "-pine" (such as felodipine, nifedipine, and isradipine) are calcium channel blockers that may be tried. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are also options that are unlikely to cause constipation. Additionally, Dr. Roach suggests considering the possibility of drug effects when experiencing new symptoms and mentions the importance of evaluating underlying conditions like atrial fibrillation (AFib) in cases of shortness of breath.
Heart attacks can present with both obvious and subtle warning signs, and it is important not to dismiss them. While some people experience the classic symptoms of crushing chest pressure, sweating, and shortness of breath, others may have more subtle symptoms such as neck pain, jaw pain, abdominal pain, or shortness of breath with exertion. These symptoms, especially if they worsen or occur with less activity, should not be ignored. Elderly women may present with abdominal symptoms during a heart attack. It is important to seek medical attention if you experience recurring sharp or stabbing chest pain, as it could be a sign of something else.
Cardiologist Dr. Michael Malone has observed an increase in patients experiencing shortness of breath, palpitations, and a racing heart rate after recovering from COVID-19. Many of these patients were previously athletic and had no prior heart issues. The symptoms, which appear to be an autonomic dysfunction, are similar to postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Younger individuals, aged 20 to 30, have been reporting these symptoms. While there is still much to learn about COVID-19's impact on cardiovascular health, most patients have shown improvement within nine months to a year. Treatment primarily focuses on supportive care and maintaining hydration, with medication occasionally used to regulate heart rate. Seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms such as a racing heart, lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting. A recent study by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center found that cardiovascular complications linked to COVID-19 have increased from 7% in March 2020 to nearly 10% in December 2021.
Hypertension and diabetes can cause various symptoms, including shortness of breath, sweating of feet and legs, night sweats, difficulty in sleeping, headaches, and fatigue. These symptoms can be indicators of underlying health issues and should be monitored closely, especially for individuals with hypertension and diabetes.
Shortness of breath is the most commonly missed early symptom of a heart attack, according to cardiologists. Other commonly missed symptoms include chest pressure, pain in the shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, back and stomach, nausea or vomiting, heartburn, dizziness, sweating, palpitations, and fatigue. To prevent a heart attack, it is important to maintain a healthy weight, stay physically active, eat a healthy diet, not smoke, limit alcohol intake, sleep seven to nine hours at night, manage stress, and schedule regular visits with a healthcare provider to assess risk for heart disease.
Unexplainable fatigue, sudden abdominal pain, pain in jaw, palpitations, discomfort in chest, pain in arms or back, shortness of breath, sweating, swelling in lower limbs, and nausea are all potential signs of a heart attack. It is important to seek medical attention if any of these symptoms persist.