Signs of Heart Disease in Men
By: Reckless AlterTotal Views: 281, Word Count: 620,
According to research, women are less likely to have heart disease as compared to men. There are different signs of heart disease in men. There are summarized as below:
Signs of Heart Disease in Men
Chest pain is known to be the most common sign of heart attack in men as well as in women. Chest pain is usually a type of discomfort in the center of the chest that can last for more than a few minutes. This pain may come and go simultaneously.
Other common signs of heart attack include sweating, shortness of breath, and pain in one or both arms. Shortness of breath may occur at the time of chest pain or before the occurrence of chest pain.
Atypical Signs of Heart Disease in Men
The symptoms other than those that are given above comprise the atypical symptoms of heart disease in men. These symptoms include:
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Back, neck, and jaw pain
- Nausea
- Weakness
- Fatigue
Pre-heart attack symptoms are also called prodromal symptoms that occur before a heart attack. These symptoms normally occur about 4 to 6 months to 1 week before the actual heart attack. Common pre-heart attack signs are as follows:
- Unusual fatigue
- Indigestion
- Anxiety
- Pain in shoulder or upper back
- Sleep disturbance
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
It is very important to be aware of these pre-heart attack symptoms. If you recognize them properly, you can immediately take medical help and potentially stay away from a heart attack. As various possible signs and conditions are known to be part of heart disease in men, let us focus on some key symptoms.
1. Heart Palpitations
· Palpitations are also a sign for heart disorders in men.
· Most people experiencing palpitations describe it as skips in the heartbeat
· Palpitations in men can result in some type of cardiac arrhythmia like abnormal heart rhythms.
· There are many types of arrhythmias which are part of heat disorder
· Sometimes, premature atrial complexes or premature ventricular complexes can become the cause of palpitation.
· Palpitations can become sign of heart arrhythmia, e.g. ventricular tachycardia.
2. Chest Discomfort
· As described earlier, chest discomfort or chest pain can directly link with heart pain.
· Chest discomfort is used to describe pain, squeezing, pressure, numbness, choking, or any other discomfort in the neck, chest, or upper abdomen.
· This explanation of chest pain is obviously very unclear, and you can expect, many medical conditions other than heart disease to produce symptoms like these. So immediately consult your doctor, so as to clear the occurrence of heart diseases.
3. Lightheadedness
· Sometimes episodes of lightheadedness or dizziness can also become a sign of heart disorders.
4. Syncope
· Syncope is known as temporary and sudden loss of consciousness i.e. fainting.
· The causes of syncope can be due to cardiac disorders and this can also lead to sudden death.
5. Fatigue
· Fatigue, lethargy or daytime sleepiness are also considered as signs of heart disease in men.
In this way, we can say that be aware of all the above symptoms and signs and do consult your doctor as soon as possible if you find any of these signs in you.
About the Author
Dr. Reckless Alter is graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine as a physician in 1969 and went on to earn his medical degree in 1973. For over 25 years he has been a pioneer in the field of surgery, with a special focus on wellness medicine and hormones for men. Dr. Reckless is currently a board-certified Family Practitioner and a precautionary Medicine specialist. He has helped heal many problems of men through his treatment.
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