7 early symptoms to know it's time for a heart check-up of your parents
We have always seen our parents neglect their health issues. So, here's how you can keep a tab and decide it's time for them to get a heart check-up.
FollowHeart disease is one of the most dangerous and effective causes for this high rate of death worldwide. Here are 7 early symptoms; if you notice them in your parents, consult a doctor and schedule a regular check-up for your mother and father.
High sugar level
Checking blood sugar level is important because it can cause coronary artery disease disrupting the function of the blood vessels
Breathing difficulties
If the heart doesn't pump blood properly, then it affects one's breathing.
High Blood pressure
It's very easy to measure blood pressure nowadays with digital machines. If your parents' age has crossed the bar 50, then you should keep track of their BP in every 15 days. If you do not control it, it might cause a severe heart attack.
Chest pain
A heart attack is one of the most dangerous, but our parents, most of the time, ignore the chest pain thinking of it as gas or acidity pain. Blocked artery causes a heart attack. A lot of times, people get heart attack without any chest pain.
Throat and jaw pain
Throat and jaw pain from the chest may depict an early sign of a heart attack.
High Cholesterol
Your parents should follow a healthy diet with lots of veggies and fruits. High cholesterol increases the chance of affecting the build-up of plaque in the arteries causing a heart attack.
Excessive sweating, swelling in legs
If you see your parents to sweat a lot without any reason, it's a symptom of having a heart problem. Sweating profusely means their heart is not pumping blood properly. This even causes swelling in your legs, feet and ankles.
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