Frequently, we ignore the subtle warning signals that our body sends us. This can prove fatal in some cases. Learn to read these signs and take heed when our body starts to warn us. As the saying goes "A stitch in time saves nine."
1. The most common warning signals of a heart attack are:
-Pain radiating to the shoulders, neck or arms.
-Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes.
-Chest discomfort with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea etc. But it is important to know that typical anginal pain described above may not occur in many.1. The most common warning signals of a heart attack are:
-Pain radiating to the shoulders, neck or arms.
-Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes.
2. Warning signals of a Stroke are: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, sudden loss or dimness of vision, dizziness, loss of balance, severe headache without a known cause.
3. Hypoglycemia or very low blood sugar can occur in diabetics dependent on insulin. The symptoms include weakness,tremors, strange behavior, sweating, headache, and hunger. Conversely, a patient with extremely high sugar levels display a "fruity" odor in the breath, flushed face with dry skin and mouth, nausea or vomiting, and deep, rapid breathing.
Of course, there are numerous other medical emergencies, which cannot be covered entirely but knowing the features of some of the common emergencies can probably save your life or that of a loved one.
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I was recently taken to hospital by ambulance whilst on a business trip in Melbourne for suspected heart attack. The symptoms you list are the classic symptoms I have always understood, but in my case the attending doctor at the hotel said very high pulse coupled with abnominal pain, and without temperature or other evident causes could signify heart attack. Proved to be not the case; but better to be checked out than than to pass through. Tasteofaction.blogspot.com
Yes, at times even an ECG may be normal. A treadmill might show changes.
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