Signs Of A Weak Heart

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A weak heart can occur due to genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. Here are the signs that you need to watch out for and practise heart-health-friendly practices.

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People with a weak heart tend to become breathless at the slightest amount of physical activity.

Breathlessness

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Feeling tired even after having undisturbed deep sleep could be a sign of a weak heart.

Fatigue

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Noticeable swelling in different parts of the body that can't be attributed to any other external cause may be a sign of a weak heart.

Edema

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If you are unable to exercise for even a short duration and become breathless from the slight stress on your muscles, then you may have a weak heart.

Reduced Exercise Capacity

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Your heart muscles beat at different times, out of sync, when you may have a weak heart.

Rapid Or Irregular Heartbeat

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While cough is a common symptom of infections, a weak heart may cause pink, frothy discharge from the nose.

Persistent Cough

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Your body can gain weight due to fluid retention that is common with a weak heart as it pumps blood to all parts of the body. 

Sudden Weight Gain

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The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body and brain; when it is unable to do so, it can result in confusion. 

Confusion

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