Couple of Signs To Help You Detect Heart Diseases

The lifestyle and food choices of the current times are mostly due to the busy way of life. More often than not, we feel that we do not have enough time to make the healthy choices, especially in dietary preferences. Junk food, work stress, smoking, these are all just a couple of factors which lead to the risk of heart diseases.
Now, more than ever, we are seeing an alarming increase in the number of cases related to coronary diseases. Although we can’t really make instantaneous changes in our work life or everyday lifestyle, it sure helps to know the early symptoms that can help you seek medical advice. Here are a couple of signs of heart diseases which can help you detect heart diseases early on:

Swelling in your feet and lower legs

Many diseases of the heart cause fluid to build up in your feet and lower legs. As the fluid builds up, you may see swelling, which can extend as far as the upper legs and groin. The medical term used for this symptom is edema and it is a sign that your heart is not working properly.

Blue or purple colour on your skin

Blockage in blood vessels may also result in blue or purple colouring of your skin. When you’re extremely cold, your skin can turn blue (or purple). If an area of your skin is blue (or purple) when you’re warm, that’s can be a sign your blood isn’t getting enough oxygen.

Blue or purple net like pattern on the skin

Some people see this pattern on their skin when they feel chilly. When their skin warms up, this pattern disappears. It’s also possible to see this pattern when taking certain medications. If one of these is causing the net-like pattern, it’s usually nothing to worry about. However, seeking medical advice is recommended since this can also be a sign of blocked artery.

Cluster of waxy bumps on your skin

When you have skyrocketing cholesterol levels or diabetes a cluster of waxy bumps can suddenly appear on your skin. The sudden appearance of these bumps can look like a rash, warts, or a contagious skin condition called molluscum contagiosum. These bumps are actually fatty deposits of cholesterol caused by extremely high levels of triglycerides (type of cholesterol) in the blood.

Nails curve downward and your fingertips get swollen

You may have a heart infection, heart disease, or lung problem. For many people, these signs are harmless. That said, if your fingers and nails look like this, it’s best to find out if you may have a medical condition, such as lung disease or a heart problem. This symptom is commonly also known as clubbing.

Red or purple lines under nails

Most people who see these lines under their nails have injured the nail in some way. If you cannot remember injuring your nail, you may want to see your doctor. These lines can be a sign of heart disease or another condition.When it’s a sign of heart disease, people tend to have symptoms, such as high fever and a weak or irregular heartbeat.

Painful lumps in your fingers and toes

IF you have heart infection known as ineffective endocarditis, painful lumps can develop in your fingers and toes. The lumps an cast for a few hours or several days. While the lumps go away on their own, patients need treatment for the infection. Because this infection is caused by bacteria, antibiotics can often treat it. Sometimes, surgery is also necessary.