A little-known symptom of heart failure: It appears in the ankles
Other symptoms of edema include skin tightness, shiny appearance, color changes, hardness, scarring when pressure is applied, and pain. Fatty Liver Disease (Hepatic Steatosis) As the name suggests, fatty liver disease results from the accumulation of excess fat in the liver. This condition is different from alcoholic liver disease, which is caused by years of alcohol consumption, but it can present similar symptoms.
The disease is often asymptomatic in its early stages, so it can progress unnoticed for years. However, if left undiagnosed, it can progress to cirrhosis—the final and most serious stage of the disease. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and even death.
One of the symptoms of cirrhosis is swelling in the ankles, legs, and abdomen. The Mirror warning states, "If cirrhosis develops, more serious symptoms may occur. These include yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice), itchy skin, and swelling (edema) in the legs, ankles, feet, or abdomen."
Liver damage can put pressure on the portal vein, which carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen to the liver. This can cause fluid buildup in some parts of the body.
Other symptoms of fatty liver disease may include:
- Dull or pressing pain in the upper right abdomen (just below the ribs)
- Overstrain
- unexplained weight loss
- General malaise and weakness
Heart failure is a type of cardiovascular disease in which the heart is unable to adequately pump blood throughout the body. This condition typically occurs when the heart muscle weakens or stiffens. While chest pain and shortness of breath are often associated with heart problems, experts say that swelling in the legs, feet, and ankles is also a significant symptom of heart failure.
Scientists consider swelling in the ankles and legs to be one of the "most common symptoms" of heart failure. They note that the swelling may be less noticeable in the morning and become more noticeable as the day progresses.
Other common symptoms of heart failure include:
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Dizziness and fainting attacks
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