How will you know if your heart has become weak? Know the symptoms and necessary tests!
It is not just the heart that tells about the condition of the heart. The whole body tells about it. It definitely tells about it when there is some problem in the heart. There are some symptoms which tell that your heart is no longer healthy. What are these symptoms? We will know about this in today's story.
We will understand from the doctor what are the initial symptoms of unhealthy heart, which are very important to keep an eye on. What are the reasons behind deteriorating heart health. What tests should be done to check heart health. And, what tips do doctors give to keep the heart healthy.
How do we know that our heart is not healthy?
This was told to us by Dr. Swaroop Swaraj Pal.
Dr. Swarup Swaraj Pal, Senior Consultant, Cardiovascular Surgeon, Gleneagles Hospitals, Mumbai
- Chest pain while walking
- breathlessness
- Swelling in hands, feet or whole body
- Feeling very weak
- All these symptoms can be a sign of heart disease
- If a child has a congenital heart disease, they may also show some symptoms
- Like not being able to drink milk continuously
- excessive sweating
– Weight loss or inability to gain weight properly
For what reasons does heart health start to deteriorate?
Nowadays many people smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol. Some people also consume drugs. Also, people do not exercise. They remain under a lot of stress. All these can increase heart diseases.
Some medical conditions also affect heart health. Such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. In some genetic diseases the heart is already weak, such as dilated cardiomyopathy.
At the same time, heart valves can get damaged due to some infections. Heart valves are one-way doors in all four chambers of the heart, which allow blood to flow in the right direction. If heart valves get damaged, they have to be repaired or replaced.
Which tests should be done to check heart health?
The most common test is an electrocardiogram, or ECG. This shows how the heart is working.
The second test is 2D Echo. This shows how the heart is functioning, whether there is any leakage in the valves, and whether the heart has weakened or not.
The third test is TMT or treadmill test. In this, the person is made to run on the treadmill and then ECG is done. After this, it is seen whether there is any change in it or not.
Apart from this, coronary angiography or CT coronary angiography is also done. If there is any blockage in the veins of the heart, then this test reveals it.
If the heart disease is congenital, then it can be detected through 2D Echo. Catheterization study can also be done. In this, a thin tube called a catheter is taken to the heart through the blood vessels.
A blood cholesterol test is done to determine the amount of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. If there has been a heart attack, then a Trop-I test is done. This shows how big and serious the heart attack was.
What tips do doctors give to keep the heart healthy?
- Eat nutritious food
- Do not eat things fried in bad oil outside
Eat less mutton
- Stay away from cigarettes, alcohol and drugs
- Eat less sugar in your diet to avoid diabetes
Be happy, don't take too much stress
- Have a good sleep of 7-8 hours everyday
- This will keep blood pressure under control and improve heart health
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, consult a doctor without delay. Ignoring heart-related symptoms can cause serious problems for you.
(The information given here, the treatment methods and the dosage recommended are based on the experience of experts. Before following any advice, please consult your doctor. 'Proxy safe guard' does not advise you to take medicines on your own.)
