Introduction
Signs and symptoms of coronary heart disease may include:
Chest pain (angina pectoris). You may feel pressure or tightness in your chest. .
Shortness of breath. You may feel like you can’t catch your breath.
Fatigue. If your heart cannot pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs, you may feel unusually tired.
Heart attack.
Is weight loss a symptom of heart failure?
Background. Patients with heart failure (HF) typically present with unintended weight loss, depressive symptoms, and elevated levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP).
Can heart problems affect weight?
Heart failure means the heart is not working as well as it should. One of the effects of this can be excess fluid in your body. This can lead to rapid weight gain and cause swelling in the ankles, feet, or legs, or sometimes around the stomach. Fluid can also build up in the lungs, which can cause shortness of breath.
Can a clogged artery cause weight loss?
Severe visceral arterial stenosis, similar to the patient described here, can lead to significant intestinal angina, sitophobia9 and chronic weight loss. Chronic visceral arterial ischemia should be suspected in people with these symptoms.
What are the four signs that your heart is failing?
Shortness of breath during activity or when lying down. Fatigue and weakness. Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet. Rapid or irregular heartbeat.
What are the 3 signs of heart failure?
Symptoms of heart failure include: Shortness of breath. Feeling tired (fatigue) and having weak legs when active. Swelling of the ankles, legs and abdomen.
Why am I losing weight for no reason?
Unintentional weight loss has many different causes. It can be caused by a stressful event such as a divorce, the loss of a job, or the death of a loved one. It can also be caused by malnutrition, a health problem or a combination of factors.
What is rapid weight loss?
Rapid weight loss dieting is a type of diet in which you lose more than 2 pounds (1 kilogram, kg) per week for several weeks.
How do doctors test for heart failure?
Heart failure tests
an electrocardiogram (ECG): records the electrical activity of your heart to detect problems. an echocardiogram, a type of ultrasound that uses sound waves to examine the heart.
What are the symptoms of too rapid weight loss?
Rapid weight loss places physical demands on the body.
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Other side effects of rapid weight loss include:
Headaches.
Irritability.
Fatigue.
Dizziness.
Constipation.
Menstrual irregularities.
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Conclusion
If you’re losing weight without trying and you’re worried, see your health care provider. Typically, losing more than 5% of your weight over 6-12 months can indicate a problem.
