Identifying Heart Disease Symptoms
There are many heart disease symptoms. They key to longevity and good health is being able to identify which heart disease symptoms need immediate attention, and which heart disease symptoms may not even be heart disease or nearly as serious. This article is a quick guide so that you can make an educated decision on what to do.
Some Common Heart Disease Symptoms
The most important thing to do is stay in touch with your doctor. If you think you are experiencing heart disease symptoms it is best to give them a call. It is ok to call your doctor no matter how serious or not serious you think your heart disease symptoms are. Some common reasons to call a doctor include:
Feeling of fullness (bloating) in the stomach with a loss of appetite or nausea.
Extreme fatigue or decreased ability to complete daily activities.
A respiratory infection or a cough that has become worse.
Fast heart rate (above 100 beats per minute).
New, irregular heartbeat.
Chest pain or discomfort during activity that is relieved with rest.
Difficulty breathing during regular activities or at rest.
Changes in sleep patterns, including difficulty sleeping or feeling the need to sleep a lot more than usual.
Decreased urination.
Restlessness, confusion.
Constant dizziness or lightheadedness.
Nausea or poor appetite.
Any or a combination of these symptoms is reason to call your doctor and at least discuss them. While they may not be indicative of heart problems, there is a chance that you could be experiencing some kind of cardiac arrest.
If your doctor advised you to go to a hospital then do so immediately. If you can not get a hold of your doctor and are wondering whether or not your heart disease symptoms are bad enough to go to the emergency room read on for help in making your decision.
If you experience sever chest pain with shortness of breath, sweating and weakness call 911 or head to the emergency room immediately. If you also experience extreme shortness of breath with a high heart rate you should call 911 or leave for the hospital. Other symptoms that you should immediately take action to correct include weakness or paralysis, sudden sever headache, fainting or loss of consciousness.
As you can see there are many symptoms that prompt action on your part. The key is to know who to call and what to do. If you do not feel your condition is immediately life threatening call your physician and ask them what they recommend. If you are in a situation where your condition is life threatening than do not hesitate to call 911 or head to the hospital. Hopefully this article has helped you to figure out the best way to act when symptoms arise.
