Did you think about consulting a cardiologist the last time you had a jaw pain? Have you ever imagined that something as simple as nausea, indigestion or stomach pain could be an indication of heart disease? Our heart is vital to our health and almost everything that goes on in our body. Without the pumping action of our heart, blood circulation is not possible throughout the body.Symptoms of heart disease are not always obvious or apparent and vary from person to person and by gender. But the interesting issue is that people do not want to admit that they have a heart problem.Heart disease accounts for forty percent of all deaths.However, in many cases a heart attack begins as a mild pain or distress. Here below,consultants from Apollo Hospitals Dhaka tells us about the unheard of minutest agony that may be indications or causes of problems for our heart.Generally, people think some symptoms have nothing to do with our heart. However,here are four heart symptoms that should not be overlooked. The four symptoms outlined in this article can all be faced by middle-aged persons who have the risk of having heart disease in Bangladesh. The astonishing fact is that such symptoms are faced at a later age (near the age of 60) in the western world. This tells us that people in our country and region need to be more cautious about their lifestyle, do annual health checks and consult with the appropriate doctors at the right time.

In maximum cases the chest pain or heart pain is mistakenly suspected to be a gastro intestinal problem by the patient and also by the doctors. The earlier the right disease is detected the safer the heart will be. According to Dr. A. Q. M. Reza, “Following a heart attack, primary PCI; to do angiogram directly after angioplasty, is the treatment of choice. The patient should be taken to such hospitals where primary PCI is provided."

At any time we may postpone the treatment of heart disease but should remember that serious heart problems lead to sudden death. It is better to be examined by a doctor and know the facts. Quick decision making and early treatment for problems to your heart is essential to saving one's life.

Jaw pain

Though jaw pain as a symptom of heart disease is found in lesser number of heart patients, it is still something to be aware of. In our country, people who belong to the middle age group may face such difficulties. Few nerves which are attached to the jaw are linked to the same ones that come from the heart. Unlike a recurring pain, if the pain pops up every now and then, and gets even worse, it is likely to be heart related. Dr. Kazi Atiqur Rahman, Senior Consultant-Cardiology states, "If someone feels the jaw pain is constant, chances are it's related to pain in the tooth or gums. But when he/she feels like something is catching at the jaw or feels heavy at the jaw,they should immediately go for further consultation to a cardiologist."

You Get Exhausted Easily:

People get tired or exhausted easily when they have a weak heart. Dr. Kazi Atiqur Rahman said, "A weak heart cannot pump blood and circulate it throughout the body efficiently as a result the oxygen will be less all over the body and person will get easily tired. At the very primary stage he may go to a consultant of internal medicine." Sometimes patients with diabetes,with low hemoglobin in blood, lung problem or infected kidney may feel disturbed sleep patterns, unusual tiredness, shortness of breath and indigestion. Dr. A. Q. M. Reza, Senior Consultant - Clinical & Interventional Cardiology,informed around twenty percent of heart patients initially face the problem of shortness of breath due to heart block or weak heart muscles.

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* This information is for public awareness only. Advice should be sought from qualified doctors.

Snoring:

Snoring is considered as a normal part of life for many individuals. However, what you may not know is that unusually loud snoring can be a sign of heart disease. When we snore we stop breathing for brief moments several times at night during sleeping. This puts extra stress on our hearts. Dr. Kazi Atiqur Rahman shares, "Heart disease does not cause snoring but snoring may cause heart problems."Doctors can recommend whether you need a sleep study to see if you have this condition. If you do, you may need a CPAP machine to smooth out your breathing while you sleep. Snoring is not a symptom but it can indirectly affect the heart Those who snore may face heart problem. Dr. A. Q. M.Reza said, "Those who snore cannot have sound sleep or their sleep pattern may not be good as a result the blood pressure increases and affect the heart."

Nausea, Indigestion, or Stomach Pain

It's easy to mistake symptoms of nausea, indigestion or stomach pain from a heart disease for other problems, especially when it occurs without chest pain. Stomach pain may not always be for a dismayed stomach, it may be an alarm from our heart to get our attention.

Women are more likely to report this type of symptom than men and this symptom is more common compared to jaw pain.

Of course, one may have an upset stomach aftertaking a bad meal. Dr. Kazi Atiqur Rahman said, "When someone is feeling stomach pain or nausea and the antacid does not lessen the pain, he might be facing heart problems. Always be open to a second opinion and consider getting one from a cardiologist."