Symptoms Of Heart Failure
Please.Im scared I might have symptoms of heart failure?
I have been to two doctors and a nurse friend says that they think that im depressed but have no issues with my heart.One was a vascular specialist..I do however hear my heart beat clearly in my ears.,a benign condition so they say ..{I looked up heart failure and really don’t seem to have any symptoms of heart failure other than perhaps hearing somthing that doesnt sound right when I hear my heartbeat.I noticed it alot this morning when I was resting because of fluid in my ears.It sounds like my heart is hesitating and almost as if its going to stop.I don’t know if this is just the sound of the blow flow or breathing or what.I can hear my heartbeat so well its like its in my head.I got worried and tried to find the answer but everything that I read online suggest other symptoms I don’t have..
This was another thing that my doctors noted that they just didn’t have reason to believe I had any heart issue..I am just wondering could the sound I hear be normal cardiac sound or sinister?
Heart failure does not mean the heart stops, it is simply not pumping blood as it should so the body does not get as much blood and oxygen as it needs.
It is also your responsibility to carefully monitor yourself and help manage your condition. One important way to do this is to track your weight on a daily basis. Weight gain can be a sign that you are retaining fluid and that the pump function of your heart is worsening. Make sure you weigh yourself at the same time each day and on the same scale, with little to no clothes on.
Other important measures include:
* Take your medications as directed. Carry a list of medications with you wherever you go.
* Limit salt and sodium intake.
* Don’t smoke.
* Stay active. For example, walk or ride a stationary bicycle. Your doctor can provide a safe and effective exercise plan based on your degree of heart failure and how well you do on tests that check the strength and function of your heart. DO NOT exercise on days that your weight has gone up from fluid retention or you are not feeling well.
* Lose weight if you are overweight.
* Get enough rest, including after exercise, eating, or other activities. This allows your heart to rest as well. Keep your feet elevated to decrease swelling.
Here are some tips to lower your salt and sodium intake:
* Look for foods that are labeled “low-sodium,” “sodium-free,” “no salt added,” or “unsalted.” Check the total sodium content on food labels. Be especially careful of canned, packaged, and frozen foods. A nutritionist can teach you how to understand these labels.
* Don’t cook with salt or add salt to what you are eating. Try pepper, garlic, lemon, or other spices for flavor instead. Be careful of packaged spice blends as these often contain salt or salt products (like monosodium glutamate, MSG).
* Avoid foods that are naturally high in sodium, like anchovies, meats (particularly cured meats, bacon, hot dogs, sausage, bologna, ham, and salami), nuts, olives, pickles, sauerkraut, soy and Worcestershire sauces, tomato and other vegetable juices, and cheese.
* Take care when eating out. Stick to steamed, grilled, baked, boiled, and broiled foods with no added salt, sauce, or cheese.
* Use oil and vinegar, rather than bottled dressings, on salads.
* Eat fresh fruit or sorbet when having dessert.
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