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Some people think that chest pain, difficulty breathing, and gasping are the only symptoms of heart disease, but there are other signs that appear on the feet, indicating infection.
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In the following report, The Consulto reviews the symptoms of heart disease in the feet, according to Medical News Today.
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Symptoms of heart disease in the feet
1- Change the color of the foot
If the color of the foot changes to blue or violet, this is evidence of a problem with the heart, which prevents it from pumping enough oxygen-laden blood to the lower extremities.
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2- Swelling of the feet
When heart failure occurs, fluid builds up in various parts of the body, such as the abdomen, feet, and ankles, which leads to weight gain.
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3- Pain and numbness in the feet
Pain and numbness in the feet indicates peripheral artery disease, which results from the accumulation of fatty plaques in the blood vessels feeding the lower extremities, which leads to reduced or interrupted blood flow to the legs.
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Other symptoms of heart disease
According to the British Heart Foundation, there are other symptoms that warn of heart disease, most notably:
extreme fatigue
Excessive sweating.
jaw pain
arm pain
– stomach pain.
– Back pain.
Heart arrhythmia.
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