Bhubaneswar: Heart disease can be a major load. Many people believe that heart attacks appear suddenly, without any alarming signals from the body. But it is not the same. Our body sends us signs well in advance. It is us who could not decode it at the right time. Recognizing these signals is important, for safeguarding your own well-being.

If your body is sending you any of the following signs, the most important thing is not to ignore these signs but be sure to visit a doctor at the earliest.

Rapid weight gain

Rapid weight gain, even being on a diet could be a sign of heart attacks.

Asymmetrical heartbeat

A rise in the heartbeat is not a major thing to ignore. If it happens regularly, if the heart skips a few beats, a doctor should be consulted immediately.

Shortness of breath

After just a little exertion If you become short of breath, you should take that seriously. It could be due to heart disease.

Chest pain

You should never ignore chest pain. It must be checked out immediately as it can be a sign of serious heart problem in the emergency room if it is severe and sudden. It usually comes with breathing difficulties. Contact the emergency services immediately if you or anyone around you gets these symptoms.

 

Butt or thigh cramps

Cramps in the thighs, calves or buttocks are not always a sign of magnesium deficiency. Sometimes it may indicate heart disease.

 

Hairless legs

Some women don’t have to deal with waxing their legs because they have no hair growth there. However, sometimes this can be an indication of a circulatory condition due to a peripheral arterial problem.

 

Colorful mucus when coughing

A constant red or pink mucous in cough could be taken as a buildup of fluid in the lungs.

According to American Heart Association, this could be a warning sign of cardiac diseases. Consult your doctor, who will then diagnose your lungs and heart.

 

Frequent waking Up During The night

Do you have a frequent urge to pee at night? The kidneys could have been asking for your help.

 

Unease in the chest

You should always take symptoms like discomfort or unease in the chest area seriously. It can cause a feeling of fullness, heartburn or pain around the center of the chest and last for a couple of minutes.

 
Panic attacks

As Panic Attacks show similar symptoms as of a heart attack, one can get easily confused between the two. These signs could be Anxiety, tightness in the chest, sweating, severe palpitations, dizziness and weakness.