11 signs your body will give you if your heart is in danger.

The heart is one of the vital organs in our body. Often, it is not easy to tell if your heart is in danger or not because most of the early signs of heart disease do not even occur in the chest. In this article, I will be listing important signs you should always watch out for.

1. Discomfort In The Chest

This is a common sign of heart danger. It usually happens when you are resting or doing some physical activities. Many people describe this discomfort as a sharp pain, or a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest which may last for a minute or more.

2. Stomach Pain And Nausea

We all feel pain in our stomach for many other reasons, but it is important to note that stomach pain and nausea may also develop during a heart attack.

3. Pain That Starts From The Chest And Radiates To The Arm

This is another common sign of heart attack. If you experience this type of pain, please get a doctor to check your heart immediately.

4. Dizziness

This usually happens when your blood pressure drops to quickly because your heart is not pumping enough blood as it short. It may also be accompanied by shortness of breath, and you feel faint for a while.

5. Pain In The Throat Or Jaw

Most throat or jaw pain may not be related to heart disease. However, if you feel a sharp pain or pressure in your chest that radiates to your throat or jaw, it could be a sign of a heart problem.

6. Fatigue

If you get exhausted easily, feeling tired, weak, and unable to carry out your usual task, it could be a serious sign of heart disease.

7. Snoring While Sleeping

Snoring a little while sleeping is normal for most people. However, if it sounds like a gasping or choking, then there is a problem.

8. Excessive Sweating

This may seem normal to most people, but it's not. Sweating for no good reason could be a warning sign of a heart attack.

9. Prolonged Cough

A cough that won't go after a long period could be a sign of a heart disease. This happens when the heart cannot keep up with the demands of your body resulting in blood leaking to the lungs which produce white or pink mucus when you cough.

10. Swollen Legs, Feet, And Ankles

When your heart stop pumping blood like it usually does due to heart problem, blood build up in the vein and cause swelling. Also, heart failure can make it difficult for the kidneys to function properly in removing excess water and sodium which can cause swelling of legs, feet, and ankles.

11. Heart Palpitations

This happens when your heart beats faster than normal. This is a serious health problem that you should not ignore.