Doctors warn of signs when walking that indicate heart problems

If you experience the following worrying symptoms while walking, pay attention to your heart.

Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon in Savannah, Georgia (USA), warns that a sign while walking that many people mistakenly think is normal can indicate a weakened heart, according to the New York Post.

Shortness of breath when walking is often a sign of heart or lung disease.

Shortness of breath when walking

According to the Mayo Clinic (USA), shortness of breath - meaning the feeling of not having enough oxygen, causing you to breathe harder and faster than normal - is often a sign of heart or lung disease.

Symptoms can start suddenly or be long-lasting. Common causes include heart attack, irregular heartbeat, or heart failure.

The NJ Heart Institute recommends seeking medical help if shortness of breath is accompanied by swelling of the ankles and feet, difficulty breathing while lying flat, chills, cough, high fever or wheezing.

In addition, there are two other warning signs - also easily overlooked - that indicate a weak heart, including:

Shortness of breath when lying down

Orthopnea is the medical term for difficulty breathing when lying down, but this condition improves when sitting or standing.

If the heart is weak, it will have difficulty pumping out excess blood, which will redistribute itself from the legs to the lungs when lying flat, causing shortness of breath when lying down.

Sleeping with pillows may temporarily relieve symptoms, but seek medical attention if you have difficulty breathing while lying down, especially if it is accompanied by chest pain or pressure, palpitations, wheezing or coughing. These are often signs of heart failure.

Swollen legs are often the first noticeable sign of heart failure.

Swollen legs

Fluid buildup in the tissues causes swelling. Blood pooling in the veins of the legs can indicate that the heart is not pumping as well as it should.

This is often the first noticeable sign of heart failure, according to the New York Post.

Experts recommend seeking medical attention if swelling begins suddenly, for no apparent reason.

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