What are the symptoms of heart disease

What are the symptoms of heart disease

Once a person has a heart disease, they will become very vulnerable. Some people only go for treatment when there is a major heart problem. At that time, it was really too late. Today I will introduce you to the early stage of heart disease. Symptoms. If these symptoms appear, there may be a heart problem, and treatment must be carried out as soon as possible.

　　1. Signal: male hair loss

　　 Hair loss on the top of the head in young men increases the risk of heart disease. Studies have confirmed that compared with those with thick hair, the hair on the top of the head is reduced and the risk of heart disease increases by 23%, while the risk of heart disease increases by 36% in male baldness. Studies believe that male hair loss is related to androgens, which may be related to arteriosclerosis, so men who are bald must take care of their hearts.

　　2, signal: lower extremity edema

　　 Fingers press down on the ankle or calf. After the fingers are loosened, the pressed part becomes a depression, which often cannot be recovered immediately, which is called "pitted edema". When the heart cannot work well and the body cannot complete the blood circulation effectively, due to gravity, fluid will be retained in the lower limbs. At this time, it is often accompanied by other symptoms of heart failure, such as frequent urination, decreased urine output, weight gain, night cough, and this kind of edema. Also called "cardiogenic edema". It first appears in the lower extremities, especially the ankles, and then gradually develops to the whole body. If this happens, you should check it quickly.

　　 3. Signal: periodontal disease

　　 The frequent swelling and painful gums and bleeding are a sign of poor oral hygiene and a sign that you have heart disease. Studies have confirmed that periodontal disease is closely related to heart disease, so keeping the oral cavity clean and protecting periodontal health can reduce heart disease.

　　 4. Signal: Xanthomas appear on the skin

　　 Xantholipoma is a fat deposition disease that mainly damages the skin. When yellow, orange nodules, papules or plaques appear on the skin, especially near the corners of the eyes, it should be considered whether it is xanthoma. These people often have lipid metabolism disorders, and the risk of heart disease also increases accordingly. Therefore, they should pay attention to their blood lipid levels, check them in time, and adjust their blood lipids to the normal range.

　　 5. Signal: Cataract

　　 Many studies have suggested that cataract patients have an increased risk of heart disease. Although the exact mechanism is not yet fully understood, cataract patients should undoubtedly take good care of their heart.

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　　 Early symptoms of heart disease

　　Common heart disease manifestations

　　 One, congenital heart disease

　　 Mild cases are asymptomatic. Physical examination revealed signs of squatting, clubbing (toe), pulmonary hypertension, and growth retardation in older children. The child looks pale, suffocates, has difficulty breathing and tachycardia, and has obvious cyanosis on the tip of the nose, lips, and nail bed. Children often develop abnormally, showing weakness, malnutrition, and stunted growth. Some have chest pain and fainting. Part of the perspiration is abnormal.

　　 Two, coronary heart disease

　　The general symptom is a kind of squeezing pain in the center of the chest, and it can continue to the neck, arms, back, stomach, etc. There are other symptoms during the attack such as dizziness and shortness of breath, sweating, chills, and nausea. Severe patients are likely to die from heart failure.

　　 Three, rheumatic heart disease

　　 There are often no obvious symptoms in the early stage of the illness, but in the later stage, it manifests as palpitation, shortness of breath, fatigue, coughing, limb edema, coughing pink foamy sputum, until death due to heart failure.

Excessive stress will cause the adrenal glands to secrete the stress hormone cortisol. This substance has great damage to the cardiovascular system. Long-term stress can become a hidden danger of heart disease. Therefore, we must learn to moderately decompress ourselves, relax and relax. body.