An enlarged heart, also referred to as cardiomegaly, is a medical condition that occurs due to certain heart defects. It affects the circulation of blood in the body and may lead to congestive heart failure.
Fortunately, though, before this condition becomes complicated, it presents some symptoms, and if these symptoms are taken care of with immediate effect, there will be little or no complications afterward. Listed below are some key telltale signs of cardiomegaly:
1. Fatigue
This is a very common symptom that can be found in anyone with a heart complication. It makes one to feel extremely tired than normal, even with little or no work done. When you begin to feel exhausted more often than normal, it could be linked to heart disease.
2. Shortness of breath
Shortness of breath or breathing difficulty, is a worrisome condition that can be affected by a defect in the heart. The heart is responsible for transporting oxygen to the lungs. Once you begin to experience shortness of breath, it means there is a fault in the heart that is causing inadequate supply of oxygen to the lungs for effective breathing.
3. Leg swelling
Swelling of the legs comes as a result of excess accumulation of fluid. Too much intake of sodium can cause this because it functions in maintaining the balance of water in and around the cells in the body. This might also be associated with apnea (cessation of breath) and it therefore places more pressure on the heart to work harder. The heart eventually get strained due to the extra work done and develops to cardiomegaly.
4. Palpitations
This is simply referred to as the irregular beating of the heart. It could be as a result of anxiety, agitation or an illness. When it becomes consistent and more serious, such that you could feel the struggle in your heartbeats, there’s likely to be a heart defect such as cardiomegaly on the way.
5. Weight gain
Obesity is one of the major leading causes of heart disease in our world today. Lack of exercise and too much intake of fatty food are can make one obese. As a result of this, fats are likely to build up on the walls of the artery that supplies the heart and in turn, raises the blood pressure. This eventually leads to an enlargement of the heart.
Conclusion
Enlargement of the heart is relatively easy to manage when caught early, which is why it is important for everyone to know the symptoms of this disease. Unfortunately, some people do not experience any symptoms at all until the effect eventually takes place, so even if you haven’t yet experienced any of the outlined symptoms, you should visit a doctor for regular check-ups.
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