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Foot ulcers
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Leg cramps
- If you frequently get cramps in your buttocks, thighs, or calves, it could be a sign of aortoiliac occlusive disease.
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Toe pain
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Productive cough
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Jaw pain
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Leg hair loss
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Leg heaviness
- Peripheral arterial disease can make your legs feel heavy and can also make them feel painful, numb, and weak.
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Frequent toilet trips
- If you find that you are having to get up frequently at night to urinate, this could be a sign of heart problems.
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Throat tightness
- Persistent and severe tightness in the throat can be symptomatic of a heart attack. Keep calm and call the emergency services.
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Rapid weight gain
- Heart failure can result in fluid retention, which can lead to sudden weight gain. This could be around 2-3 lbs (0.9-1.36 kg) in 24 hours, or 5 lbs (2.27 kg) in a week.
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Swollen feet or ankles
- The swelling of the feet and ankles can be a sign of problematic fluid retention, which may be due to heart issues.
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Cold sweat
- A sudden cold sweat could be the sign of a heart attack, even if you are not feeling chest pain. If something feels very wrong, seek immediate help.
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Sudden nausea
- If you suddenly feel very nauseous, it may be the sign of a heart attack. Vomiting and sickness can indicate a heart attack, even without chest pain.
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Erectile dysfunction
- Blocked arteries can be one of the causes of erectile dysfunction. If you are concerned, check in with your doctor.
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Irregular heartbeat
- A resting irregular heartbeat can be a cause for concern. If you are relaxing and notice an irregularity, it's best to get it checked out.
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Heart flutter
- The most common symptom of atrial fibrillation is a heart flutter. Be aware that this puts you at an increased risk of having a stroke.
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Arm or shoulder pain
- Acute pain in your arm or shoulder could be a sign of impending heart disease. Sharp pain in the arm could indicate a heart attack.
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Finding exercise exhausting - If you feel very exhausted after exercise, you may be sitting on a congenital heart defect, which is as yet undiagnosed.
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Chronic fatigue
- If you feel tired and fatigued all the time, this may be a sign of heart failure. See your doctor if you are in any doubt.
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Confusion or forgetfulness
- Memory loss and confusion can be the result of a change in the levels of chemical elements in your blood, which can be a sign of heart disease.
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Abdominal pain
- If you experience abdominal pain, especially while exercising, this can be a sign of developing heart disease.
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Chest pain
- Sometimes the real sign of an impending heart attack might be dismissed as indigestion or heartburn. Be aware of how long the pain lasts and, if in doubt, seek help.
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Chronic snoring
- The reason to be aware of snoring is that it can lead to sleep apnea. Cutting down or quitting alcohol and cigarettes will help.
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Sleep apnea
- Stroke, heart failure, and high blood pressure can be the consequences of sleep apnea, a disorder that makes you stop or start breathing.
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Panic attack?
- The symptoms of a panic attack and a heart attack can be strikingly similar. If you have any doubts, seek immediate assistance.
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Bad headaches
- A persistent headache could be the sign of a stroke, or a blood clot in the heart. Seek help immediately if you are worried.
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Difficulty breathing
- Consistently being short of breath can be a sign of the heart not working properly. Fluid can form in the lungs, causing breathing issues.
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Dizziness or fainting
- A ruptured aorta can lead to dizziness or fainting. It's always best to get it checked out if you have any doubts.
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Slow heart rate
- The technical word for a slow heart rate is bradycardia. If you have under 60 beats per minute, get it seen to.
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Back pain
- If you have back pain that originates from the chest, it is definitely worth getting checked out, as it can be linked to heart attacks. Click here to find out how to take charge of your heart health!
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Foot ulcers
- If you have foot ulcers or open sores on your feet, you should definitely check in with your doctor, as it could be a sign that your aorta is blocked.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
Leg cramps
- If you frequently get cramps in your buttocks, thighs, or calves, it could be a sign of aortoiliac occlusive disease.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Toe pain
- If you are experiencing pain in your toes for no apparent reason, it may also be a sign of aortoiliac occlusive disease.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Productive cough
- If you are coughing up white or pink mucus, this could be due to fluid build-up in the lungs, which is often a sign of heart disease.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Jaw pain
- Experiencing unusual pain in the jaw, teeth, or neck can be a sign that something is not right with your heart.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Leg hair loss
- This may seem like a welcome thing, but unfortunately it can be a sign of peripheral arterial disease, which can reduce blood flow.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Leg heaviness
- Peripheral arterial disease can make your legs feel heavy and can also make them feel painful, numb, and weak.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Frequent toilet trips
- If you find that you are having to get up frequently at night to urinate, this could be a sign of heart problems.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Throat tightness
- Persistent and severe tightness in the throat can be symptomatic of a heart attack. Keep calm and call the emergency services.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Rapid weight gain
- Heart failure can result in fluid retention, which can lead to sudden weight gain. This could be around 2-3 lbs (0.9-1.36 kg) in 24 hours, or 5 lbs (2.27 kg) in a week.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Swollen feet or ankles
- The swelling of the feet and ankles can be a sign of problematic fluid retention, which may be due to heart issues.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Cold sweat
- A sudden cold sweat could be the sign of a heart attack, even if you are not feeling chest pain. If something feels very wrong, seek immediate help.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Sudden nausea
- If you suddenly feel very nauseous, it may be the sign of a heart attack. Vomiting and sickness can indicate a heart attack, even without chest pain.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Erectile dysfunction
- Blocked arteries can be one of the causes of erectile dysfunction. If you are concerned, check in with your doctor.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Irregular heartbeat
- A resting irregular heartbeat can be a cause for concern. If you are relaxing and notice an irregularity, it's best to get it checked out.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Heart flutter
- The most common symptom of atrial fibrillation is a heart flutter. Be aware that this puts you at an increased risk of having a stroke.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Arm or shoulder pain
- Acute pain in your arm or shoulder could be a sign of impending heart disease. Sharp pain in the arm could indicate a heart attack.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Finding exercise exhausting - If you feel very exhausted after exercise, you may be sitting on a congenital heart defect, which is as yet undiagnosed.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Chronic fatigue
- If you feel tired and fatigued all the time, this may be a sign of heart failure. See your doctor if you are in any doubt.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Confusion or forgetfulness
- Memory loss and confusion can be the result of a change in the levels of chemical elements in your blood, which can be a sign of heart disease.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Abdominal pain
- If you experience abdominal pain, especially while exercising, this can be a sign of developing heart disease.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Chest pain
- Sometimes the real sign of an impending heart attack might be dismissed as indigestion or heartburn. Be aware of how long the pain lasts and, if in doubt, seek help.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Chronic snoring
- The reason to be aware of snoring is that it can lead to sleep apnea. Cutting down or quitting alcohol and cigarettes will help.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Sleep apnea
- Stroke, heart failure, and high blood pressure can be the consequences of sleep apnea, a disorder that makes you stop or start breathing.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
Panic attack?
- The symptoms of a panic attack and a heart attack can be strikingly similar. If you have any doubts, seek immediate assistance.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Bad headaches
- A persistent headache could be the sign of a stroke, or a blood clot in the heart. Seek help immediately if you are worried.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
Difficulty breathing
- Consistently being short of breath can be a sign of the heart not working properly. Fluid can form in the lungs, causing breathing issues.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Dizziness or fainting
- A ruptured aorta can lead to dizziness or fainting. It's always best to get it checked out if you have any doubts.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Slow heart rate
- The technical word for a slow heart rate is bradycardia. If you have under 60 beats per minute, get it seen to.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
Back pain
- If you have back pain that originates from the chest, it is definitely worth getting checked out, as it can be linked to heart attacks. Click here to find out how to take charge of your heart health!
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30 signs that you may have heart trouble
Watch out for these warning signs
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Maintaining heart health is vitally important for your general well-being. Unfortunately, heart disease is one of the biggest killers. Often, problems with the heart develop gradually, over many years, even decades. Thankfully, some damage can be reversed by lifestyle changes!
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