There have been many instances where people sleep and never woke up, People suddenly collapsed while working or die in public transport. I remember the case of a colleague who died while sleeping at night....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
He went to bed healthy after night devotion with his family only for his lifeless body to be seen on his bed in the morning. Autopsy conducted showed that he died of heart failure. Most of these sudden deaths are linked to heart failure.
Heart failure is a silent killer, it strikes when not expected. The signs and symptoms may have been present for a long time but ignored due to our busy lifestyle. Please, we need to be very observant as we get older and also try to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Below are the signs and symptoms you should watch out for, do not hesitate to seek medical attention the moment you notice the signs.
. Pain in the chest region, if you have persistent pain in the chest region, please seek medical attention immediately.
. Unexplained sudden coldness in the limbs.
. The constant change in heart rate ie when the heartbeat becomes too slow or too fast.
. Numbness especially in the hands and the legs.
. Weakness of arm muscles.
. Shortness of breath.
Things that may likely lead to heart failure(Risk factors)
. When the arteries become narrower than normal
. Inability to breathe well when sleeping at night.
. certain medications we take like NSAIDs to reduce pain.
. High blood pressure
. Diabetes
. Alcohols and tobacco.
How to prevent heart failure
. Always check your BP and blood sugar
. Try as much as you can to be physically active
. Avoid being overweight
. Avoid or reduce alcohol and tobacco intake
Manage your stress levels.
Most death could have been prevented if the signs and symptoms of heart failure were discovered on time and the right diagnosis was carried out.
Please avoid self-medication, always consult a qualified doctor. Premature death will never be our portion.
Remain healthy, and live longer.
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