The heart is the main organ that controls the flow of blood to and fro the different organs in the body. When the heart becomes problematic, even if it doesn’t affect the body initially, you may start having some additional issues along the line. One thing we are going to be discussing today is heart enlargement otherwise referred to as cardiomegaly....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Research has shown that cardiomegaly is not a disease, instead it’s more like a sign of another health issue. People often have enlarged hearts due to heart related diseases or any other health issue that needs to be addressed and once addressed, the heart gets back to it’s original size.
In this article in line, with a publication on Mayo Clinic, we are going to have a look at some of the signs of heart enlargement and when you should consider seeing a doctor.
What Are The Signs Of Heart Enlargement?
1. Unexplained shortness of breath. If you start having unexplained shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, then you should consider seeing a doctor.
2. Waking up short of breath. If you start getting up in the morning feeling like you can’t breathe, then you may have to urgently see a doctor.
3. Swelling in the belly or in the legs. This is referred to as edema and it is a sign of heart enlargement or heart related diseases that should not be ignored. Unusual and strange enlargement of the legs and belly means fluid accumulation and retention and shouldn’t be ignored.
4. Irregular heart beat and Rhythm otherwise known as arrhythmia is a sign that something may have gone wrong with the heart.
When Should You See A Doctor?
If the above signs bothers you so much or interferes with your quality of life, then do well to see a doctor.
