#8 Pain in Various Areas
Most people associate heart problems with chest discomfort, and this is true. Chest pain is the main symptom of heart-related illness. However, pain caused by heart disorders can occur in other areas of the body as well. Heart and cardiovascular issues can lead to pain in the stomach, legs, arms (predominantly the left one), jaw, and back. Ankle swelling might also be caused by heart failure. Most people do not associate these symptoms with cardiac disease.Â
If your hips and leg muscles cramp while you climb, walk, or exercise and feel much better once you rest, don’t dismiss it. The pain might be caused by aging or a lack of activity, or it could be a symptom of peripheral artery disease, generally known as PAD. This condition is causing fatty plaque formation in the arteries of the legs that is associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease. The excellent news is that PAD is a curable condition.
