Aunt Liu has been feeling unwell lately, and her symptoms are a bit strange: her chest is tight, she still feels wheezing when she moves, sometimes her arms and shoulders hurt, and she sweats inexplicably.
At first, Aunt Liu thought that she was getting older and that her body was inevitably a little sick, but as the days went by, these discomforts became more and more frequent, and she began to worry a little.
Aunt Liu's wife was careful, and he persuaded Aunt Liu to go to the hospital for a check-up, and in the hospital, Aunt Liu told the cardiologist about her symptoms. The doctor asked, "Aunt Liu, do you have any other discomforts, such as fatigue, dizziness, or palpitations or nausea?"
Aunt Liu thought for a while and said, "It seems that there really is, I have been unable to do things lately, and sometimes I get dizzy when I get up." Two days ago, I ate and suddenly felt nauseous and had a bad appetite. "
The doctor nodded, his expression solemn. He told Aunt Liu: "Judging from your symptoms, I suspect that you may have a heart problem. Things like chest tightness, chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and discomfort in the arms and shoulders can be signs of a heart attack. Some people with heart disease will also experience some non-specific symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and night sweats. "
When Aunt Liu heard this, she immediately became nervous: "Doctor, do I really have a heart attack?"
The doctor reassured: "Don't worry, we still need to do further tests to confirm the diagnosis, electrocardiogram, cardiac color ultrasound, blood tests, etc., can help us assess the condition of the heart." Even if heart disease is diagnosed, now that medicine is so advanced, many heart problems can be effectively treated. The key is to detect and intervene as early as possible. "
Aunt Liu nodded again and again: "I understand." These seemingly inconspicuous physical discomforts may hide the warning signs of the heart behind them. I'm going to check it out. "
The doctor approvingly said, "Your attitude is very positive, which is good, to prevent and treat heart disease, in addition to medication and surgery, lifestyle is also crucial." Remember to quit smoking, limit alcohol, eat a low-salt and low-fat diet, exercise moderately, and keep your mood happy. If there is any discomfort, you must seek medical attention in time, don't drag it out. When you take care of yourself, you take care of the whole family. "
Aunt Liu's story reminds us that many physical discomforts, seemingly insignificant, may hide the heart's distress signal behind them.
Chest tightness and shortness of breath, chest pain, profuse sweating, and pain in the arms, jaw, shoulders and back may be manifestations of heart disease such as angina pectoris and myocardial infarction, and some symptoms that seem to be unrelated to the heart, such as fatigue, dizziness, nausea, etc., may also be related to heart problems.
Of course, not all physical discomfort is caused by the heart's "alarm", and many other diseases, such as stomach problems, lung diseases, anemia, endocrine disorders, etc., may also cause similar symptoms.
Therefore, when you are unwell, do not panic blindly, let alone jump to conclusions, but seek professional diagnosis and guidance from a doctor in time.
The diagnosis of heart disease requires a comprehensive analysis of symptoms, signs, and ancillary tests.
Electrocardiogram can record changes in the electrical activity of the heart and find problems such as arrhythmia, ischemia, infarction, etc., cardiac color ultrasound can show the anatomical structure and functional status of the heart, and blood tests can evaluate metabolic indicators such as blood lipids and blood sugar
Prevention is better than cure, and this is especially important for heart disease. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the foundation of protecting your heart.
Quit smoking and limit alcohol to avoid the cardiovascular harm of tobacco and alcohol, low-salt and low-fat diet, control the intake of sodium salt and saturated fat, moderate exercise to enhance myocardial contractility and vascular elasticity, manage emotions, and reduce the impact of anxiety and depression on the heart...... We all have the opportunity to contribute to our heart health in our daily lives.
In addition, for people with high-risk factors for heart disease, such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or people with a family history of heart disease, regular screening is needed to detect and intervene early in potential problems.
For patients who have been diagnosed with heart disease, regular medication, regular follow-up visits, and strict compliance with the doctor's instructions are the keys to controlling the condition.
Aunt Liu's experience gives us a warning: the heart's distress is often based on physical discomfort. By paying attention to these seemingly minor changes in the body and listening to the voice of the heart, we can detect problems earlier and take more timely action.
Heart health requires the joint efforts of the whole society. From medical institutions to communities, from schools to families, we should popularize the knowledge of heart health care and raise the public's awareness of disease prevention.
With a little bit of our heart, we will gather into a torrent of guarding the heart, so that more people can have a healthy heart and feel the beauty of life.
The "heart" is not self-conscious, but the "heart" moves with me. Let's start from now, with a positive and optimistic attitude, with scientific and standardized methods, take care of our hearts, let the healthy heart stay young forever, and let the happy heart stay every year!