Fluid accumulation can cause a patient to feel full, even when several hours have passed since the previous meal. The fluid builds up in the liver, as well as the small and large intestines, impairing the patient’s digestive process. In many cases, this causes nausea.
Failing Appetite
When the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to the body, the patient experiences heart failure (HF). Despite what many people believe, this does not mean the heart has stopped working. Instead, it is not working as it should. Sometimes, the chambers become weak, and unable to pump as strongly as necessary. Other times, the chambers pump well, but are unable to fill with enough blood.
The body requires a constant source of oxygen-rich blood in order to function properly. Once the organs and tissues use up the oxygen, the blood flows to the heart to pick up more. It arrives in the chambers on the right side, after which it is pumped to the lungs. The lungs replenish the blood with oxygen, and send it back to the heart (this time, the left side). From there, it is pumped back out to the body.
Fatigue is different than merely being tired. With fatigue, the patient suffers from a marked loss of energy. Because it can be caused by prolonged physical activity, sleep deprivation, and many other factors, patients often dismiss it. But it can also be caused by a lack of oxygen in the body. When fatigue become a chronic problem, it is often a sign of heart failure.
Many people experience shortness of breath without considering it may be related to HF. This is especially the case when it occurs shortly following strenuous physical activity; the patient may think he has simply overexerted himself.
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Chest Pain
Many people neglect to seek medical care for chest pain because they presume it stems from benign causes. If the pain dissipates when a person changes his position, or goes away on its own after a moment, it is unlikely to be heart failure. Otherwise, it is important to see a doctor.
Persistent Coughing
Patients suffering from heart failure may experience fluctuations in their weight. This is usually due to the presence of excess fluid in – and its removal from – the body. The patient’s weight increases as fluid accumulates
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When the organ begins to fail, the patient may experience a secondary condition called pulmonary edema. This is an accumulation of fluid inside the lungs (specifically
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Heart failure results in hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. Many people are unaware they suffer from it. If you notice any of the symptoms described above, consult a doctor to determine their cause.
While coughing is usually associated with a problem in the lungs or air passages, it may also indicate heart failure. It presents in different ways. Sometimes, the patient will produce a small bit of blood with the cough. Other times, it is completely dry. In both cases, it may be accompanied by signs of breathing difficulty, such as wheezing. The cough is typically due to fluid buildup in the lungs.
Even though chest pain can be caused by many variables (i.e. heartburn, anxiety, pericarditis, etc.), it is a common sign of heart failure. The patient may feel a squeezing sensation as pain spreads to his jaw, neck, and shoulders. These symptoms, when they are attributable to HF, are caused by the heart muscle not receiving sufficient oxygen through the coronary arteries. The condition is called angina.
Sudden Change In Weight
Persistent Fatigue
Fluid accumulation and weight gain are typically accompanied by swelling in the feet and occasionally, the abdomen. With the latter case (called ascites), fluid builds up in the peritoneal cavity
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Shortness of Breath
The condition does not occur suddenly. It happens over time, and presents warning signs along the way. In this article, we’ll describe the symptoms that are most common.
Chest Pain
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