open up the main cause “Congestive heart failure” recurs with 5 symptoms, if this is the case, you should see a doctor urgently and how to prevent
Today (March 24, 65), Dr. Somsak Ankasil, Director-General of the Medical Department, said that it is entering the month of love. Not only taking care of your own love Taking care of your own heart health and those around you is something that needs to be paid attention to. especially taking care of a healthy heart because the heart is an organ in the thorax Located between the lungs on both sides, it serves to pump blood to the various parts of the body. If the functioning of the heart is abnormal Will result in problems with all organs of the body. heart failure Also known as Heart Failure, it is a condition where the heart is weakened and unable to pump blood. feed the parts of the body normally This is because the heart has an abnormal contraction or relaxation. Sometimes the heart is larger or thicker than usual. causes of heart failure caused by coronary artery disease or myocardial ischemia g high blood pressure valvular heart disease or heart valve stenosis congenital or defective heart muscle disease Myocarditis and myocardial infection or heart valves Congenital heart disease, other causes such as weakening of the heart muscle From toxins such as alcohol or drug use, genetics, connective tissue disease endocrine diseases, etc.
In addition, it is the main cause that results in more patients with recurrent heart failure. caused by eating salty food or foods high in sodium drinking too much water (rather than urine out of the body), irregular medication intake arrhythmia myocardial ischemia Taking NSAIDS and other conditions such as hyperthyroidism body infection Anemia or anemia
Dr. Anek Kanoksilp, Director of the Chest Disease Institute added that Patients with heart failure often have Symptoms
1. Tired easily or panting, can’t lie down, need extra pillows or sit to sleep
2. Wake up in the night because of difficulty breathing
3. Swelling in ankles and shins
4. Rapid weight gain of more than 2 kg in 2 days.
5. Fatigue, lack of energy, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and flatulence.
Therefore, patients should be monitored and controlled for their risk factors to prevent further recurrence of heart failure. By modifying your own behavior as follows: Weighing every day. before breakfast every day or after going to the bathroom to excrete in the morning and take notes of your weight to help you assess yourself. drink the right amount of water according to the doctor’s treatment plan Avoid foods that are sweet, oily and salty. Limit your daily sodium intake. exercise regularly may start from Do light exercise, such as walking flat. If you are breathless, you should stop immediately. Avoid smoking and all types of alcohol. Because the toxins in cigarettes will result in coronary artery constriction. and alcohol decreases the contraction of the heart. take medication regularly as advised by the doctor Come to see the doctor by appointment every time. Including should receive an annual flu vaccine in case there are no contraindications. and most importantly, patients should observe their own symptoms If found to have abnormal symptoms Should seek immediate medical attention to prevent the severity of the disease. and lead to the right treatment approach to save the lives of patients safely
Information from: Department of Medical Services
Picture from: AFP