Many patients that suffer from heart disease show a lack of appetite and/or nausea even if they’ve had just a few bites to eat. The reason for that is a build-up of fluid around the liver and the intestines interfering with proper digestion. These symptoms are usually followed by abdominal pain and if you are experiencing all of them together, you should visit your doctor immediately.
6. Skin rashes or unusual spots
2 separate research projects that were performed by The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and Journal of the American College of Cardiology showed that eczema and shingles are high risk factors of heart disease. Those who had eczema were found to have a 48% possibility of suffering from high blood pressure and a 29% possibility of having high cholesterol. Additionally, those who had shingles were 59% more likely to have a heart attack than people who didn’t have this condition.
7. Losing consciousness or fainting
Feeling lightheaded and losing consciousness is very common among heart patients. When the heart is not pumping blood well it is because the blood flow is blocked from a clogged artery or the narrowing of a valve. If you ever feel shortness of breath and you faint for a short period of time, call a doctor immediately and have your heart checked.
9. Your skin becomes paler or takes on a bluish color
This is not one of the most common symptoms, but when it appears, it’s due to reduced blood flow, a decreased number of red blood cells, and can be a sign that your heart doesn’t pump blood the way it should. Shock is the main reason for this symptom and the paleness can appear in your entire body or in a certain body part, for example a limb. However, if you notice paleness do not panic. Check out whether you are suffering from shock or there is some other issue like anemia.
Bonus:
Remember that prevention is the key to solving any forthcoming issue. Trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle where exercise plays a big part and staying as far away as possible from smoking and drinking excessively will result in a healthy heart.
