5 Unique Signs That Your Body Gives When There’s a Heart Problem

May 21, 2024, 13:15 IST

Sneha Swaminathan

Cold Sweats

Sudden, clammy, or cold sweats unrelated to physical activity or heat can be a sign of a heart attack. These sweats often accompany other symptoms like chest pain or discomfort.

Nausea or Loss of Appetite

Feeling nauseous, having indigestion, or experiencing a loss of appetite can also sometimes be early signs of heart issues, especially in women

Pain

Besides chest pain, pain or discomfort in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen, or back is an indicator. This pain may radiate from the chest and can be a sign of heart problems, particularly in women.  

Extreme Fatigue

Feeling overwhelmingly tired or fatigued, even after adequate rest, can sometimes indicate heart failure or other cardiovascular conditions.

Oedema

Swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, or abdomen due to fluid retention indicates heart problem, caused by the heart’s inability to pump effectively.

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