Early detection helps significantly in avoiding complications and reducing the risk of many heart problems like heart attack, stroke.

Cardiovascular problems can manifest in many ways. These signs may indicate that something is wrong with your heart. Ignoring important symptoms such as fatigue, chest pain, arrhythmia, sweating and shortness of breath can lead to serious complications over time. Generally, many heart problems develop slowly and may not show symptoms at first. This can make it difficult to detect these heart-related problems early. Individuals should not ignore these warning signs as minor inconveniences or are advised to treat them with home remedies. This can worsen your condition as well as your heart health. Early recognition of these symptoms is essential for timely intervention and treatment. Early detection can prevent complications while reducing the risk of many heart problems, such as heart attack or stroke.

6 Signs That May Indicate Heart Disease

Dr Anup Mahajani, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Medicover Hospital Kharghar, Navi Mumbai spoke to India.com and shared six early signs that indicate possible heart problems.

1. Fatigue: When a person feels very tired or weak despite adequate rest or sleep. One may have difficulty doing simple and easy tasks such as climbing stairs or walking much harder than usual. This fatigue does not improve or go away when you feel tired. Abnormal fatigue, especially in women, can be a sign of many heart problems.
2. Chest pain: Vital signs like chest pain may vary from person to person. Chest pain can feel like squeezing, tightness, pain, and pressure in a specific area of ​​your heart. Some may describe the pain as a heavy weight on the chest. The pain can be frequent and last for minutes or hours.
3. Shortness of breath: You may have shortness of breath even when you are physically active or at rest. Sometimes you may even feel as if you are suffocating. This is an important sign that your heart is not pumping blood more efficiently than expected. If other symptoms such as chest pain are accompanied by difficulty in breathing, consult a doctor immediately for timely intervention.
4. Irregular heartbeat: Also known as arrhythmia. Your heart may feel like it's skipping a beat or racing too fast. Irregularities of the heart may also be noticed during rest or physical activity. These sudden irregularities can make you feel anxious or restless. Remember that arrhythmias can be a symptom of a variety of heart problems, such as stroke, heart failure, or angina.
5. Swelling in the legs: Some may experience sudden pain in their legs, especially in areas such as the ankles or feet. They may be swollen or swollen causing discomfort while walking resulting in limited mobility. This specific swelling occurs when your heart cannot pump blood effectively. This can lead to fluid retention in the body. This can be a sign of heart failure or other cardiovascular diseases that need to be discussed with a doctor immediately.
6. Arm, jaw and neck pain: People who have had a heart attack may experience arm, jaw and neck pain. These signs may indicate that something is wrong with your heart. Instead of delaying timely intervention, one should consult a doctor. These are some serious signs of heart problems that should not be ignored at all.