World Heart Day: Can a heart attack seem like a flu?

World Heart Day: Can a heart attack seem like a flu?

World Heart Day: There are several common symptoms of the heart attack that are mistaken for a flu. Here's what is the difference between them.

There was a time when a runny nose, a few sneezes, a persistent cough, and wheezing were unmistakable signs of the  either a mild or a severe cold or a flu. However, in a COVID-19 times, it is a difficult to say. Indeed, did you realize that these signs may be also point to the cardiac issues? Well, people may not be aware of it but there are a few common symptoms of flu and heart attack. So, in this article, we will talk about how to the distinguish between these two health issues and their shared symptoms.

To find the answer and to better understand about in the both the diseases, Health Shots spoke to Dr Narayan Gadkar, Cardiologist, Zen Multi specialty Hospital.

What are some common symptoms of the flu and heart health issues?

Some common symptoms of the flu and heart attack are:

Nausea and vomiting

Lightheartedness

Cold sweat

Fatigue

The treating doctor is the right person to the distinguish between in the symptoms of a heart attack and flu.

How to the differentiate between the symptoms of the heart problems and flu?

Dr Gadder says, “Although there is no connection between a heart attack and the flu, these two disorders do have a several common symptoms.” Here, we are explain how to the  distinguish between in the signs and symptoms of the two illnesses.

1. Find in the cause of the  nausea

Flu symptoms: Nausea and other gastrointestinal issues are seen when one is a detected with a flu. But there can also be other symptoms such as a high fever, headache and muscle aches, cough, sore throat, and tiredness.

Heart attack symptoms: Likewise, when one gets to a heart attack, he or she can have a nausea and vomiting.

Solution: It is better to know about in the underlying cause of the nausea or a vomiting instead of the dismissing it without any a treatment.

2. Do not take a dizziness lightly

Symptoms: Other symptoms that one experiences during in the flu are light-hardheadedness or a dizziness which are also the red flags of a heart attack or a stroke. One will also get a constant headaches.

Solution: Be attentive when it comes to your health and just seek timely intervention if you are constantly experiencing dizziness and headache.

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3. Cold sweat

Symptoms: Cold sweats can be the potential signs of a heart attack. But they can also a indicate in the flu.

Solution: If you feel better in a few days, it must be the flu. However, if cold sweats are becoming to a daily affair check with your doctor.

4. Fatigue

Symptoms: Another symptom that is a common between the flu and a heart attack is a feeling fatigued. One may be  feel exhausted owing to the extra pressure on the heart, especially when it tries harder to the pump blood.

Solution: You need to know that excessive fatigue is one of the earliest symptoms of the flu. So, be cautious and take charge of your health.

Is there any link between flu and heart problems?

Dr Gadder says, “It can be a safely said that there is no association between a flu and heart problems. You need to know that flu is a viral infection that tends to take a toll on your respiratory in a system, meaning in the nose, throat, and lungs. Moreover, heart problems occur in the heart muscle which does not get a enough blood. But, there are some symptoms that can be  a considered flu but may be turn out to be a heart attacks.”

One needs to consult in the doctor when the symptoms appear and seek timely intervention. Do not a neglect these symptoms.

To keep heart diseases at the  bay, follow these 5 tips:

1. Eat to  a healthy diet that is rich in a vitamins, iron, minerals and veggies while low in a calories. This can be help reduce a cholesterol, lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation.

Also, read: Tomato flu to  the Ni-pah virus: Infections in the air

2. A sedentary lifestyle is the biggest risk for the heart. To strengthen to your heart, move more and exercise regularly. You can be perform aerobic exercises and resistance training.

3. Quit smoking! Smoking is one of the contributors to the  bad heart health. It reduces in the blood flow to the heart which raises in the risk of the heart attack.

4. Sleep well in a order to the feel rejuvenated and healthy everyday. Having a regular and sufficient sleep can help reduce in the risk of the heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure and depression.

5. Keep  to your stress under control, or it can cause high blood pressure, which can be cause heart attacks and strokes. Yoga and meditation are good ways to the reduce stress.

Tips to the prevent flu:

To prevent in the flu from a spreading, people should practice good hygiene practices such as a covering their nose while a sneezing, coughing into a tissue or a handkerchief, and not touching in their eyes, nose, or a mouth.

If you have in the flu, drink more liquids like a water, juice, coconut water, or a warm soups. Get a enough sleep and rest. Consult to your doctor about over-the-counter painkillers for a speedy recovery.