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As a doctor who has been in the medical industry for many years, I often meet many friends who often work late into the night due to the pressure of work.
They often rush to me because of some subtle physical discomfort, such as occasional chest tightness or shortness of breath, to ask me if this is a sign of heart disease.
First of all, it's important to know that the symptoms of heart disease are varied, and chest tightness and shortness of breath can indeed be a sign of heart problems, but they can also stem from other non-heart-related conditions, such as lung disease or simple physical exhaustion.
For example, many friends who often stay up late may feel very tired when they get up in the morning, and even have symptoms of panic. In this case, one may mistakenly think that this is a sign of a serious heart problem.
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However, the fact may simply be a temporary fluctuation in blood pressure or an irregular heart rate due to lack of sleep.
In addition, heart discomfort may also have a lot to do with an individual's lifestyle habits. If you are a person who does not like to exercise and eats uncontrollably, even if occasional chest tightness and shortness of breath are not heart disease, you should pay attention to it and adjust your lifestyle habits.
When dealing with heart health, we should not only focus on the obvious symptoms, but also start with daily life to achieve early prevention, early detection and early treatment.
For people who often work overtime until late at night, it is necessary to pay attention to the reasonable arrangement of work and rest time to avoid overwork.
Finally, I would like to say that everyone's constitution and living environment are different, and the warning signs of heart disease are also different. Don't wait until you do have serious heart symptoms, when you often miss the best time for treatment.
In the long history of medicine, we always try to read the secrets of health from various signs.
Especially for heart disease, people often focus only on intuitive symptoms such as chest pain and palpitation, but ignore some more subtle signals, such as facial changes.
First of all, let's talk about the slight purple tingling of the face. This may sound strange, after all, it doesn't seem uncommon for people to turn purple in cold environments or when they are feeling unwell.
However, if you notice an unusual purple discoloration on your or someone else's face, especially around your lips, in your usually warm environment, then this could be a sign of insufficient blood supply to your heart.
This phenomenon is medically known as the "hypoxic state of peripheral cells" and is usually caused by insufficient oxygen levels in the blood, resulting in a decrease in oxygen binding in the hemoglobin, which is reflected in a faint bluish-purple color on the skin.
So, why do heart problems cause a purple face?
The reason for this is that when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the body efficiently, blood flow slows down or the oxygen carrying capacity in the blood decreases, especially when it reaches areas far from the heart (such as the face), the blood has already consumed most of its oxygen and is therefore not enough to maintain a normal complexion.
If this phenomenon occurs occasionally, it may not be too much of a concern, but if it becomes the norm, you should be wary of a decline in heart function.
Next, let's talk about puffiness of the face. Many people may feel that their face is a little puffy when they wake up in the morning, which is normal, and it may just be that they don't sleep well.
But if the puffiness of the face persists throughout the day, then it could be a sign that the heart is not strong enough.
If the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, the circulation of fluid in the body will be affected and it is easy to accumulate in the body, especially under the action of gravity, this excess fluid will accumulate in the face and lower limbs, causing edema.
When the heart function is weakened, in addition to the ability to pump blood, it may also affect the function of the kidneys, making it unable to effectively remove excess water and salt from the body.
This is why patients with heart disease often suffer from puffiness of the face and legs. For such symptoms, we usually recommend that patients have a cardiac function check, as well as pay attention to daily salt intake to reduce unnecessary water burden.
In short, the slight purple and persistent puffiness of the face, these two seemingly inconspicuous small problems, may be the heart telling us to ask for help. As a doctor, I always remind my patients not to ignore these subtle changes.
In everyday life, if these abnormalities are observed, it is definitely wise to seek medical examination and conduct a comprehensive heart function assessment in time. After all, prevention is always more important than cure, and the same is true for heart health.
With the advent of summer, high temperature scorching has become a problem that many people have to face. Hot weather not only makes people feel unbearable, but also adds a certain burden to the heart.
First, let's start with the summer heat. When the temperature rises, the body will increase the heat loss by dilating the blood vessels on the surface of the body in order to dissipate heat, a process called thermoregulation.
However, an aspect that is often overlooked is electrolyte supplementation. In the hot summer months, people tend to regulate their body temperature by sweating, and a large amount of sweat contains not only water, but also electrolytes such as sodium and potassium.
The loss of electrolytes, if not replenished in time, can affect the electrophysiological function of the heart, leading to irregular heartbeats and even heart attacks. Therefore, in the summer, it is very important to drink water and replenish electrolytes at the same time.
For example, opt for sports drinks that contain electrolytes or make your own juice with potassium, such as banana juice and orange juice, which can help maintain normal heart function.
Many people may spend long periods of time in an air-conditioned room to escape the heat, but too low temperatures and dry air can also have a negative impact on the heart.
Air conditioning sickness is a prime example, which can not only cause respiratory problems, but also cause fluctuations in blood pressure and increase the burden on the heart.
In summer, you tend to have a poor appetite, so you should pay more attention to the quality of your diet.
To sum up, heart protection is not just about the heart itself, but also a comprehensive adjustment that covers many aspects of life. Summer does put a higher demand on heart health.
But with all these measures, we can enjoy the summer while protecting our hearts.
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