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In addition to feeling cold, you may also experience weakness or numbness in these parts of your body, which indicates that something is wrong with your heart and you may be suffering from cardiovascular disease. This group of diseases affects the cardiovascular system.
Among them, coronary heart disease is one of the deadliest. It occurs when the blood supply to the heart is blocked or interrupted by the buildup of fatty substances in the coronary arteries.
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If left undiagnosed and untreated, it can be fatal. Therefore, it is important to know all the warning signs.
Some symptoms of heart disease are better known than others. For example, it is known to cause chest pain – also called angina.
However, other symptoms may be less obvious. They can even affect unexpected parts of the body.
According to the Mayo Clinic in the US, one such symptom is cold arms and legs.
It lists “pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in the legs or arms” as a sign of coronary artery disease “when the blood vessels in these areas of the body are narrowed”.
Although this alone may not be enough to indicate heart disease, it is worth speaking to your GP if this occurs alongside other symptoms.
Other signs include:
Chest pain, tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort (angina pectoris)
· Difficulty breathing
· Pain in the throat, jaw, neck, upper abdomen or back.
However, it is important to remember that everyone experiences illness differently.
And men and women can have different experiences with heart disease.
The Mayo Clinic says, “Symptoms of coronary artery disease may be different in men and women.”
For example, men are more likely to suffer from chest pain. In addition to breast discomfort, women are more likely to experience other symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea and extreme fatigue.”
Symptoms of a heart attack
According to the Mayo Clinic: “Coronary artery disease may not be diagnosed until you have a heart attack, angina, stroke, or heart failure. It is important to monitor your heart symptoms and discuss your concerns with your doctor. Cardiovascular diseases can be detected early through regular health checks.”
Source: Express
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