15 Warning Signs Your Body Is Sending That You Need To Take Seriously Right Now

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“The symptoms of a heart attack in women are often different from those of men. From the AHA: Heart attack symptoms in women often differ from the classic, crushing chest pain associated with men, frequently presenting with subtler signs like extreme fatigue, nausea, dizziness, cold sweats, and pain in the back, neck, or jaw. These symptoms can start slowly and appear weeks before a major cardiac event. Call 911 immediately if you experience these signs.”

“Key Heart Attack Symptoms in Women:

Unusual Fatigue or Sleep Disturbance: Extreme, unexpected fatigue that may last for days or weeks before an event is a frequently reported, often missed, early warning sign.

Shortness of Breath:  This may occur with or without chest discomfort, often appearing during daily, normal activities .

Pain in Upper Body: Pain, pressure, or discomfort in the neck, jaw, shoulders, upper back, or one/both arms.

Stomach Distress: Indigestion, nausea, or vomiting that can be mistaken for the flu or food poisoning.

Cold Sweats and Dizziness: Suddenly breaking into a cold sweat, often accompanied by lightheadedness, dizziness, or a sense of “doom”.

Chest Discomfort: While not always sharp, this can feel like pressure, tightness, or squeezing in the center of the chest.”

—PuzzleheadedDig2687

“This is important information. My wife got to the ER much later than she should have because she only had upper back pains, which coincided with doing heavy lifting the day before. So she took a hot bath, thinking a good soak is usually good for what ails you.”

—wistfulee