What are the symptoms of a weak heart

What are the symptoms of a weak heart?

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Usually if you have a weak heart, you get out of breath doing regular routines (walking, going up stairs etc). You may also have a bluish tinge around your lips and cold fingers and toes because of a lack of oxygen being pumped by your hear…

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What are the symptoms of a weak heart?

Q: I’m just trying to be sure.. Cause I realize that I get out of breath after a few rounds and I’m not really as active as before. I’m 16, and my BMI is at a perfect 100%

A: Usually if you have a weak heart, you get out of breath doing regular routines (walking, going up stairs etc). You may also have a bluish tinge around your lips and cold fingers and toes because of a lack of oxygen being pumped by your heart. If you are not feeling right, ask your parents to take you in for a physical.

My doctor is a douche. How to make him take my heart seriously?

Q: My GP is a douche-bag.I gave him the following symptoms:* Heart rate speeds up when I am sitting down doing nothing, such as watching TV. It begins to beat really hard and fast, sometimes to the point where I can’t breathe.*Heart beat is usually irregular, and often stronger than normal – my breast *moves* with the force of it, visibly!*Dizzy spells*Feeling the blood buzzing in my veins when my heart rate speeds up.*Heart pains*Feeling my heart ‘buzzing’*Heart seeming to skip a beat before speeding upHe dismissed it all, telling me that it’s all perfectly normal, and to go back and see him if I experience these symptoms while I am exerting myself.He is a fucking douche-bag, he didn’t take me seriously, but I’m actually rather worried I have a history of heart problems! My mother was diabetic, so her heart was weak, her father died of a heart attack, and my father has a heart murmur and high blood pressure.Can someone please tell me what I should do, and what might be wrong with my heart?NOTES:*I am a caffeine addict.*I am sixteen*I don’t do drugs*I don’t drink alcohol*I don’t smoke*I’m not diabetic*I don’t play sports, or work out.*I am physically fit enough to get by*I am not overweight (165 centimetres/five foot six, 53 kilograms/116 pounds)Please help.It happens whether I’ve had caffiene or not, and is not a symptom of withdrawal – my heart beat slows right down and is very faint when I go into withdrawal.I can’t cut the caffiene out of my diet – trust me, I’ve tried that, and nothing happens. I laid off the energy drinks and cola for a month (hate coffee), more than long enough to get it all out of my system, and my heart was still acting weird.I’m from NZ lol, and I plan to get a second opinion, but I’m asking you first, so I can have a suggestion to make to my doctor.Oh, and Gary B? FUCK YOU! You do’t know me, mate! I am fit enough to climb four flights of stairs without breathing hard, seven before I have to stop, I can run for a minute or so non-stop, and I ca walk constantly for two hours before my feet get sore.I work out, in a way. I walk around school every day, I climb stairs to get to and from my classes, I run practically everywhere at home, I have to limb at least two flights of stairs to get anywhere at home, I walk ten minutes home every day after school, I go up a 200 metre, steep, sloped driveway to get into my house, etc, etc.So, pull your head out of your arse and stop being such a fucking douche, eh? When you answer questions that you don’t agree with, mate, you don’t have to be a fucking dick to the person! Abuse them all you like, but not in writing! Say what you want to say to the screen!In short: You are an arsehole. Stop being an arsehole.Fucking hell!Aaaaahhhh, I’m sorry about that, everyone. But, really, if you’re gonna answer questions and expect to be given the Best Answer, at least be nice about it!EXTRA NOTE:I’m asthmatic.I listed the problems in the original notes, Kojak.*My mother was diabetic, leading to her heart being weak.*My father has a heart murmur and high blood pressure.*My mother’s father died of a heart attack

A: its not likely you will have heart problems at your age. I see you stated above that you have a history of heart problems, i am curious to know what kind. In all seriousness, I would first cut the caffeine out of your diet because that can cause many of the symptoms you are experiencing. also get out and excercise and see how you feel. take a walk or go for a run. it is also possible that anxiey is causing your symptoms. If that doesnt work then see a different doctor, but i would expect that you will get the same response from anyone. Good Luck!

Could these be symptoms of a heart attack?

Q: I’m a 39 year-old female weighing 120 pounds. I do have irregular heartbeat time to time, and was diagnosed with benign arrhythmia 2 years ago. But in addition to my usual irregular beats, I have the following symptoms, which started about 10 days ago. I went though EKG, Holter Monitor, stress test, blood test, and ultrasound of the heart, but have not found anything wrong with my heart. These symptoms last 20 minutes and occurs 4-5 times a day. Also, I don’t smoke or drink alcohol or caffeinated beverages. I’m otherwise in good health.1. Sudden shortness of breath. Seems to occur more frequently when I’m sitting down or lying down.2. Sensation of fullness and tightness in the middle to the left side of my chest. Sometimes weak pinching sensation in the left armpit. (No severe chest pain)3. Weak and irregular and sometimes fast heart beat.These seem like classic heart attack symptoms, but the 2 cardiologists have told me my heart is in good condition, and are unable to explain these symptoms. Doe anyone have any idea what might be causing these symptoms?

A: Yes, these symptoms could occur with a heart attack but there are also many other causes for these symptoms. The real way to determine if these symptoms are related to your heart or something else is with further testing. The fact that you have a normal EKG, holter monitor, Echocardiogram, Stress test and blood tests suggests that these symptoms are not secondary to heart disease and secondary to something else. First off, sudden shortness of breath can be related to lung issues (e.g. asthma) or anxiety. Most lung conditions besides asthma would be associated with persistent shortness of breath and intermittent shortness of breath like you are describing would be uncommon. Asthma can produce intermittent shortness of breath that develops suddenly and it can also produce chest tightness. This can be evaluated with simple breathing test known as spirometry. I am not saying that you have asthma, but it is a possibility. Chest discomfort can be secondary to heart conditions, lung issues (e.g. asthma), heartburn, and musculoskeletal causes. It is really impossible to say what your chest tightness is secondary to, but the most likely explanation is asthma, musculoskeletal (pulled muscle), heartburn or asthma. None of these are serious and only an appropriate evaluation by a doctor can determine the exact cause.Heart rate does fluctuate throughout the day and the strength of the pulse can also vary. It is hard for me to understand exactly what you are describing and I would have to feel your pulse to understand. Obviously this is impossible. The most common cause for an irregular pulse is a premature heart beat. Premature heart beats are very common and not secondary to a serious condition unless they are very frequent. Caffeine, anxiety and stress will all increase the frequency of premature heart beats. In regards to the fast heart rate this is likely a completely normal response. Heart rate can increase temporarily due to pain, anxiety, stress, dehydration, fever, caffeine and nicotine. The increase in your heart rate is likely secondary to one of these reasons. You should mention this complaint to your doctor when you see them. It is very reassuring that two cardiologist have evaluated you and did not feel that these symptoms are related to your heart. Also a completely normal cardiac evaluation is even more reassuring. These complaints are very unlikely to be secondary to a serious condition. I would suggest you continue to follow with your doctors regarding these complaints.