Written by N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe | Published : September 11, 2025 9:04 AM IST
Heart disease is a term reffered to several types of heart conditions. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart.
Several other medical conditions and lifestyle choices that can put people at a higher risk for heart disease, including diabetes, overweight and obesity, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol use, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking.
While we may often believe that heart diseases occur suddenly, most times our body gives signal that we often ignore. From subtle changes on our face, fingers and toes, we are warned ahead to prevent life-threatening causality. Check out these five signs that can protect you from heart diseases.
An individual with a medical condition called endocarditis that affects the heart or blood vessels may experience painful lumps in the finger or toes. While the lumps can stay for few hours or go ago within few days on its on, it is crucial to seek doctors help. Painful lumps in your fingers, toes, or both are caused by bacteria, and antibiotics can often treat it.
If a child has rash, fever or even extremely dry lips that causes bleeding, it is likely due to Kawasaki disease. According to experts, children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years of age are at risk of the this disease that affects blood vessels. It also states that while Kawasaki disease may go away on its own within 12 days without treatment, it can lead to serious side effects, such as heart disease.
An individual with a nails curve downward and with the ends of finger swollen may have a heart infection, heart disease or lun problem. Although this subtle signs may look harmless, if your finger nails look like this, it is best to consult with your doctor to find out if you may have any medical condition such as lung disease or a heart problem.
A yellowish-orange waxy growths on your skin, especially around your eye lids could be a sign of unhealthy cholesterol levels. Althought the waxy growth may typically appear around your eyes, it can also sometimes show up on the lines on your palms, or the backs of your lower legs. The American Academy of Dermatology Association states, "If you notice these growths on any area of your skin, see your doctor. You may need cholesterol testing or another medical test. Unhealthy cholesterol levels require treatment, which can prevent life-threatening heart disease. Getting your cholesterol levels under control may also help clear the growths on your skin. If the growths don’t clear, a board-certified dermatologist can treat them."
According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, if you notice swelling in your feet and lower legs, it is a clear sign that your heart isn't working properly. It states that the fluid buildup in your feet and lower legs may result in swelling, which can even extend as far as the upper legs and groin.
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