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Shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, pain in the arm or shoulder… People know to look out for these classic symptoms of a heart attack. But other signs of heart problems can manifest in surprising ways—particularly in the form of stomach trouble. The gut relates to so many aspects of one's health, it makes sense that it would be connected to the heart as well. "The gut microbiome is one of the largest and most important microbiomes in the body," explainsMahmud Kara, MD, the creator of KaraMD.com and an internal medicine specialist. "It contains millions of neurons that interact with other parts of the body beyond just the digestive tract."

"Think about it," Kara adds. "When we are developing in the womb, everything is connected by one long tube. As we develop, that tube may expand into a more complex system but the underlying connection still remains. This is why the gut microbiome is often linked to various health areas such as immunity, cognitive health, heart health, skin appearance, digestion, energy, and more." Read on to find out what your stomach might be trying to tell you about your heart.

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Most of us are familiar with the feeling of heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest or stomach that is sometimes accompanied by acid reflux. Many things can cause heartburn—such as eating greasy or spicy foods, sleeping in certain positions, and snacking late at night—which happens when digestive acid finds its way into the esophagus. But a similar feeling may occur when a person experiences heart problems.

Insufficient flow of blood to the heart can lead to chest pain that's akin to the discomfort of indigestion, Harvard Health reports. In fact, "of the over eight million emergency room visits for chest pain each year, severe heartburn accounts for over half the cases in which actual heart problems are ruled out."

So how can you tell the difference between heartburn and heart trouble? The American Heart Association explains that chest pain from a heart attack "lasts more than a few minutes, or… goes away and comes back." In addition, "it can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain." Kara advises to always seek medical attention if you have worrisome symptoms.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb

Stomach swelling may seem like it's more likely to occur after overindulging in food and drink, but it can actually be a symptom of heart failure. Congestive heart failure (CHF) can cause a buildup of blood in the chest, which then seeps down into the stomach. The result of this collection of fluids may be a swollen abdomen.

When stomach swelling occurs along with other symptoms (including wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling in the legs, and/or an irregular heartbeat), it might be a sign of heart failure. According to the Mount Sinai Health System, you should seek help from a doctor if the swelling occurs with other warning signs and gets progressively worse. A tender stomach, fever, unusual bowel movements, or the inability to drink or eat are indicators that you may need professional help.

A heart-healthy diet can help prevent stomach swelling caused by both digestive issues and heart trouble. "Certain foods can help your heart in different ways," says Kara, who also recommends staying hydrated. "Drink plenty of water. Keeping your water intake high is part of a healthy heart protocol."

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Is it heart trouble, food poisoning, or a stomach bug? Sometimes the symptoms can seem indistinguishable. Nausea and vomiting can occur during a heart attack because of both a decrease in cardiac function and release of metabolites due to inadequate blood supply. "Symptoms of a possible heart issue can include—but are not limited to—chest discomfort, nausea, heartburn/indigestion, stomach pain, [and] dizziness," explains Kara. "On the other hand, symptoms of a GI bug like the stomach flu, or food-related illnesses like food poisoning, can be similar as these issues may lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and heartburn."

Ang ilang mga sintomas ay makakatulong sa iyo upang sabihin ang pagkakaiba. "Mga isyu na may kaugnayan sa puso, hindi katulad ng mga sintomas ng isang bug o sakit na may kaugnayan sa pagkain, ay maaaring kabilang ang pamamanhid sa dibdib o sakit na maaaring kumalat sa mga armas, binti, o leeg / panga / lalamunan na lugar," sabi ni Kara. "Sa huli, dapat mong konsultahin ang iyong manggagamot o humingi ng medikal na atensyon kung mayroon kang tungkol sa mga sintomas."

Dahil sa koneksyon sa pagitan ng gat at iyong puso,isang malusog na diyeta-Ang kasabay ng isang malusog na pamumuhay-ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng pag-iwas sa sakit sa puso. Pag-aaral tungkol sa iyong perpektong calorie count at kung paano ka maaaring makisali sa regular na pisikal na aktibidad ay susi. "Upang mapabuti ang iyong kalusugan sa puso, ang edukasyon ay foundational," sabi ni Kara. "Pag-aralan kung anong mga pagkain ang makakain, kung paano mag-ehersisyo, at kung paano pamahalaan ang stress."

Inirerekomenda ng American Heart Association ang hindi bababa sa 75 minuto ng malusog na pisikal na aktibidad, 150 minuto ng katamtamang pisikal na aktibidad, o isang pantay na kumbinasyon ng parehong bawat linggo: "Regular na pisikal na aktibidad ay maaaring makatulong sa iyo na mapanatili ang iyong timbang, panatilihin ang timbang na nawala at maabot ang pisikal at cardiovascular fitness. "

Buong butil, abukado, isda at isda langis, beans, at leafy greens ayisang dapat para sa isang malusog na puso, ayon kay Kara-bilang karagdagan sa pag-inom ng sapat na tubig. "Ang tubig ay isa sa mga sangkap na pundasyon na nagpapanatili sa ating katawan at ang lahat ng mga sistema nito ay gumagana sa kanilang pinakamahusay, kaya sapat na pag-inom sa araw ay mahalaga para sa iyong kalusugan," sabi niya.

Inirerekomenda ni KARA ang pag-iwas sa mataas na asukal at naprosesong pagkain, pino carbohydrates, labis na alak at sosa, at pagkain na may mga additives at toxins. "Ang mga pagkaing ito ay maaaring maging sanhi ng maraming mga isyu sa kalusugan, at maaaring magkaroon ng negatibong epekto sa kalusugan ng iyong puso," sabi niya. At sa wakas,Patnubapan ang mga produkto ng tabako.-Ang "ay maaaring permanenteng makapinsala sa iyong mga daluyan ng puso at dugo," nagbabala sa pangangasiwa ng pagkain at droga ng U.S. "Ito ay maaaring humantong sa cardiovascular disease."

Kaugnay:Ang 3 palatandaan ng iyong sakit sa dibdib ay hindi isang atake sa puso, sinasabi ng mga eksperto.