11. Putting a Spin on Symptoms
HeartFailureMatters.com explains that dizziness and fainting could be associated with heart troubles. “Dizziness, especially when standing up too quickly, is an extremely common symptom for people with heart failure,” it notes.
The dizziness can be caused by abnormal heart rhythm due to the narrowing of a valve, it adds. Heart failure medications can also sometimes cause dizziness. However, some people experience a rapid drop in blood pressure from standing up quickly, called postural hypotension, it explains. Let a doctor sort it out if it becomes a concern.
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12. Throat Pain
While the heart is in the chest, sometimes the pain of a heart problem can move higher – into the shoulders and even the throat. WebMD says that like jaw pain, it’s probably not serious if it’s presenting on its own, but should be more concerning if it’s accompanied by pain or pressure in the chest.
“By itself, throat or jaw pain probably isn’t heart related. More likely, it’s caused by a muscular issue, a cold, or a sinus problem,” it says. However, that doesn’t mean those issues can’t be addressed by a doctor.
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13. Feeling Constantly Fatigued
If routine activities are leaving you exhausted, then you may want to consider the bigger picture. The American Heart Association explains if you’re struggling to complete your grocery shopping run, or climb stairs, then it could be traced to your heart underperforming.
In short, it means your heart isn’t pumping enough blood to meet the needs of your tissues. “The body diverts blood away from less vital organs, particularly muscles in the limbs, and sends it to the heart and brain,” it adds.
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Jeff Hayward
Jeff has more than 15 years of experience writing professionally about health, travel and the arts among other subjects. He continuously looks to improve his own overall health through exercise, diet and mindfulness. He is also a proud stay-at-home dad that loves taking photographs both professionally and as a hobby.