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7 Early Signs of Heart Failure in Seniors

This article is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Talk to a qualified health provider about your situation.

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4. Nausea, Indigestion, Heartburn, or Stomach Pain

Other early signs of heart failure are related to the digestive system and may include stomach pain, nausea, heartburn, indigestion, or a loss of appetite. This happens because the gastrointestinal system receives less blood, causing problems with digestion. You may feel nauseous more often than normal when you’re experiencing heart failure. You may also not feel very hungry.

Women are more likely to experience these types of symptoms than men are. Of course, you can have gastrointestinal symptoms for many reasons that have nothing to do with your cardiovascular system. In other words, it could just be something you ate. But it’s important to know that it can also happen due to heart failure.

Therefore, if you feel this way, let a doctor discover what’s going on, especially if you also experience other symptoms on this list.

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