Written by Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Published : November 2, 2015 4:11 PM IST
Before you actually suffer a heart attack, your body shows a few symptoms that you should watch out for. The early signs of a heart attack can help you know about your risk beforehand and take precautions accordingly.
Sleep disturbance: If you have been facing difficulty falling asleep since the past few days or feel uncomfortable while sleeping, it might indicate a heart attack. Lack of sleep increases your blood pressure, which in turn is a risk factor of heart disease. Do not ignore this symptom and consult a doctor at the earliest.
Anxiety: It is quite common to feel anxious during exams or a job interview. But if you have a sudden attack of anxiety while performing your daily chores or work, coupled with chest pain, it is a sign that should worry you enough to consult a doctor.
Chest pain: In most cases, chest pain is overlooked as indigestion or acidity, but it might signify a heart attack. Also, if you feel chest pain, without any physical exertion, it could signal an impending heart attack.
Chest pain: Unlike pain in the left side of the chest, if you experience pain in the centre of your chest or pain radiating through left arm, you should consult a doctor. If coupled with sweating, it could mean you are likely to have a heart attack soon.
Unusual fatigue: If you feel tired even after eating healthy and exercising daily, you might be at a high risk of suffering from a heart attack soon. This is quite common in women and people suffering from diabetes. Fatigue coupled with chest discomfort might indicate a heart attack.
Shortness of breath: If your body feels heavy during or after a physical activity or exercise; or feel breathless even without much exertion, then it’s time to consult a doctor and get your ECG done at the earliest.
Unconsciousness: Diabetics feel that fainting is caused due to low blood sugar levels and thus, ignore it as they feel better later. But this could be a silent sign that your heart muscle is damaged and in turn may lead to a heart attack.
Indigestion: Most people tend to ignore indigestion problems or use home remedies to deal with it. If you have indigestion and chest pain or shortness of breath, better visit a doctor to know the exact cause.
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