Chest Pain To Sweating Profusely: 7 Dangerous Symptoms of Heart Problems During Exercise
Take a quick look at the warning signs of heart problems that you may experience right when you’re working out.
Ever wondered what can happen to you if your exercise routine is too intense? Apart from muscle cramps and back strain, it can be a potential cause of sudden heart failure, stroke, and even cardiac arrest. Yes, you heard right. Sometimes, too much exercise can do more harm than good to your health. This happens due to specific reasons that we are going to discuss today. Also, we’ll take a quick look at some of the warning signs of heart problems during exercise that you should be aware of.
Is Exercising Bad For Heart Health?
No not really. Working out is a very good way to keep overall health in check. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), lack of exercise can increase your risk of heart disease by 50 percent. Therefore, experts suggest that staying active is a great way to keep heart health on track. However, as we always say, nothing is good when you overdo it. That’s why we’re going to talk about the warning signs of heart problems that you may experience while exercising.
Symptoms of Heart Problems During Exercise
Health complications like a heart attack or a stroke don’t come with a set of symptoms all the time. But, they do give you some prior signals. When you are exercising and things get into a bad phase, which means when something wrong happens inside your body, here are some signs that you may notice.
Chest Discomfort
Sudden chest pain and unexplained discomfort can be one of the first signs of an impending heart attack, especially when you are working out. The feeling can range from mild discomfort to unbearable pressure and a feeling of fullness in the center of the chest. It can be subtle and come and go. At this point, you should stop exercising and if this symptom lasts more than a few minutes, seek immediate help from a physician.
Difficulty In Breathing
Can’t breathe properly? An unusual difficulty breathing with a pinched chest pain/discomfort during an activity (exercise) is often considered a warning sign of an impending heart attack. This symptom can either occur before the chest discomfort/pain or even occur without any chest discomfort.
Dizziness or Light-Headedness
Another warning sign of an impending heart attack is feeling dizzy or light-headed. Sometimes, a strenuous exercise not only gives you body aches but also makes you feel dizzy, tired, etc Take this symptom seriously and stop working immediately
Abnormal Heart Rhythms
A heart attack can also cause an abnormal heartbeat/heart rate. One must understand that skipping heartbeats, palpitations or palpitations can indicate heart problems. Stop your workout as soon as you notice this symptom.
Sweating Profusely
Heavy sweating can be a warning sign of a heart attack or any type of heart problem. You might say it’s normal to sweat during exercise. Yes, it’s normal, but when it’s accompanied by nausea, it can be a warning sign of a potential problem.
Pain in Neck, Back, And Jaw
Noticing a sudden chronic pain in the neck, back or jaw can be a sign that your body requires immediate attention.
Extreme Tiredness
Feeling extremely tired and fatigued is not normal. It is also a sign of heart problems.
How To Keep Your Heart Healthy?
You can do the below-mentioned things to keep the heart healthy.
- Follow a healthy diet
- Regular exercise (light)
- Quit smoking
- Keep your blood sugar levels under control
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