Swollen Legs / Ankles
From tiredness to bloating, swollen legs and ankles can have dozens of reasons. However, one of them may be a heart valve problem. More precisely, when fluids build up, it may be because your heart is unable to process blood in and out fast enough.
Don’t panic, though! Unlike other causes for swollen legs, this affection is getting worse in time and never really goes away.
READ NEXT
Many scientists believe that coffee is one of the healthiest beverages in the world. For some people, it’s the single largest source of antioxidants in their diet, outranking both fruits
Deli meats, French fries, and canned soups are common sodium culprits that you probably already know to avoid, but sometimes food manufacturers add sodium to many restaurant dishes and other
Many health problems would go undetected if not for screenings. For example, victims of heart disease don’t realize the danger until they are in an ambulance. But this disease we
There are many reasons why people have turned to supplements to improve their health. Of course, they don’t do all the job alone, but along with healthy eating habits and
Atrial fibrillation a.k.a. afib is a heart condition that affects more than 2.7 million people in the United States. It is the most common type of irregular heartbeat and its
It’s summer, and even our best efforts to stay safe in the sun are not always enough to protect us from the dangerous consequences of heatstroke. What is heatstroke? Heatstroke
Body typing is often more hype than substance, especially when it comes to what to wear. (Not sure if you have a bikini body? If you have a bikini and
One of the key contributing factors involved in the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), and many other disease outbreaks, is the fact that humans have a habit of continually touching
A common cold is an upper respiratory tract infection which is caused by different viruses. This cold is transmitted by infected airborne droplets or by direct contact with infected secretions.
Alcohol has an impact on your body no matter how much you drink it. Of course, a glass daily may do little damage to your health, but if this bad
One of the most important things you have to do every day is to try to keep the stress away from you. If you have a stressful life, your heart
Have you heard about “The Fogg Method”? Well…for those who don’t, “The Fogg Method” uses the effectiveness of tiny, specific habits to create big changes in behavior. Here are some
Early liver disease symptoms and signs usually don’t occur. Symptoms of liver disease don’t often appear until the later stages of most liver conditions, and, by then the liver may
Staying hydrated, making good dietary choices, getting enough exercise and eating on a regular schedule, all these factors will help you maintain a healthy digestion. If you don’t take care
According to the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations, more than 125 million people are living with psoriasis worldwide, and unlike other dermatological conditions, it’s nearly impossible to know where and
Dry, Flaky Feet If moisturizer doesn’t get the job done, you’ll want to get tested for thyroid issues, since it could be a hormonal issue.
RELATED POSTS
© 2021 All rights reserved
4 thoughts on “7 Unusual Signs of Heart Disease You Shouldn’t Ignore”
Another sign I had was sudden weakness in my leg, I don’t remember which one now. I thought at the time it was related to a lower back problem and perhaps a pinched never. My spine doctor did some test and confirmed that that was not the case. His next step was to schedule me for some tests to shows blood flow. I had the heart attack before that happened.
One thing I noticed that came on gradually with my mom was feet dragging. Not picking them up all the way. Thought just old age and less energy but actually took a triple bypass.
Swollen ankles and legs is what got me to the doctors which ultimately found that my aortic valve was completely trashed! Thank goodness I was blessed with this warning sign before I had a heart attach! Don’t ignore this warning sign!! It can save your life!
I felt middle of the back pain – directly behind my heart.