Early Signs Of Clogged Arteries

Heart disease is becoming common and spreading widely worldwide every passing day. It is no more restricted to a particular age limit. Young men and women in their earlier 30's are also becoming victims of heart diseases.

Heart attack is the most common health condition which is rising everywhere. Be it India or United States, heart attack is one of the problems which needs to be brought under control. There are many ways to know that you are going to suffer form heart conditions like heart attack.

For example, clogged arteries are one of the most early signs of a heart attack. These arteries clog due to various reasons. Weight, cholesterol and calories play a crucial role in clogging the arteries to the heart. When the blood also thickens, it starts clogging the arteries which in turn reduces blood circulation to the heart.

Thus, to prevent heart attack, you need to watch out the early signs of a clogged artery. Once you know the conclusion, you need to bring some changes in your lifestyle and diet. Working out every day is another key to improve blood circulation to the heart and also keep the heart healthy. Here are some of the early signs of clogged arteries that you need to watch out.

Early Signs of Clogged Arteries:

Sharp Pain

Sharp Pain

If you suffer from sudden pains in the heart which seems like someone is stabbing you with a knife, then it is time you get a test done. It is one of the early signs of clogged arteries.

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction

For men, if there are difficulties in erection and other sexual performances, then it is an early sign of clogged arteries in the pelvis which occur before heart attack.

Fatigue

Fatigue

Due to improper blood circulation, you feel feel fatigued and get tired very easily. It is an early sign of a heart attack which should not be ignored.

Regular Heartburn

Regular Heartburn

If you suffer from heartburn every day, and if it is followed by indigestion, then it can be an early sign of clogged arteries.

Poor Sleep Patterns

Poor Sleep Patterns

It is an early sign of heart attack which should not be ignored. Stress, depression and anxiety play a major role in heart conditions.

Lack Of Concentration

Lack Of Concentration

When you do not feel like doing anything and do not show interest in things, then it is a sign of clogged arteries. To prevent heart attack, practice yoga.

Breathing Problems

Breathing Problems

When the arteries start clogging, you will find it difficult to breathe. You will easily get tired and breathlessness is a common sign which can be due to clogged arteries.

Baldness

Baldness

Baldness especially at the crown of the head is a sign of clogged arteries. It is the presence of silent CHD at any age which can seen in both the sexes.

Ear Crease

Ear Crease

A crease on the earlobe (that runs diagonally from the canal to the lower edge of the earlobe) is considered to be a silent CHD. It is due to the poor circulation including the arteries to the heart.

Calf Pain

Calf Pain

Before CHD is diagonised, Atherosclerosis can block leg arteries especially of the smokers. Calf pain while walking or working out can be a early sign of clogged arteries.

Story first published: Monday, December 2, 2013, 17:17 [IST]
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