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Signs Of Heart Disease: If some special marks or changes are visible on the body, then it can be dangerous to take them lightly. This is not a direct heart attack, but can be early signs of heart disease, heart attack or heart failure.
Nowadays, many people regardless of age are struggling with heart disease. The risk of heart attack, heart failure and heart disease has increased. If you are troubled by such a disease and do not take proper care of your health, then your life may be in danger. Therefore, it is important to recognize the symptoms of heart disease and get treatment. However, its symptoms are not very clear in the beginning. But your skin also gives important signals about the health of your heart. Our skin can reveal internal health problems.
Skin cracking and turning blue or purple: Skin cracking is common in winter. But if the skin starts looking blue-violet and a web-like pattern is formed at the torn area, then it can be dangerous. If it gets cured quickly then there is no problem, but if it lasts for a long time or the pain is very severe, then it can be a sign of some health problem inside the body. This can happen when the arteries narrow and blood flow to the heart is reduced. This could be a symptom of autoimmune disease or peripheral artery disease.
Swelling of feet and ankles: Persistent swelling of ankles, feet or toes can be a sign of heart failure. When the heart does not pump blood properly, blood flow slows down and pressure in the veins increases. This can cause water to accumulate in the surrounding tissue, causing swelling. This becomes more visible at the end of the day or after standing for a long time.
Yellow-orange waxy spots on the skin: Xanthomas are soft, yellow-orange spots that may appear on the knees, elbows, eyelids, or hips. These are fatty stains. These spots are formed when there is excess cholesterol, especially triglycerides, in the body. These conditions can cause atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). This increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Skin turning blue or purple: Blue or purple discoloration of lips, fingers, toes or skin is a major danger sign. This means that the blood carrying oxygen is not reaching that area properly. This may be due to peripheral artery disease or blockage in a blood vessel. This shows the danger of heart attack.
