World Heart Day: Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of heart enlargement on World Heart Day. Protect your heart health with early detection.

World Heart Day: We all know that the heart is the heartbeat of our lives. But if this heart weakens or begins to grow in size, it can be a danger signal for the body. Therefore, on World Heart Day, it is important to pay attention to our heart health and understand what signs of heart enlargement may indicate, and how it can be prevented or cured.

Why does the heart increase in size ?

Dr. Bimal Chhajed explains that enlargement of the heart i.e. Cardiomegaly, can happen due to many reasons.

• Long-term high blood pressure
• blockage in the arteries of the heart
• Thyroid or lung diseases
• When there is continuous extra pressure on the heart, its muscles start expanding and its size becomes larger than normal.

Symptoms not to ignore

• If your heart rate is increasing then your body gives you many signals.
• feeling tired very quickly
• Shortness of breath, especially when climbing stairs
• Swelling in the feet or ankles
• Irregular heartbeat (feeling fast or slow)
• Persistent cough or chest pressure
• fainting or dizziness
• These symptoms may seem like general weakness or fatigue, but in reality they can be a serious warning sign of heart disease.

Treatment and care methods

• The treatment for enlarged heart depends on its cause.
• Medicines – Doctors give medicines to control blood pressure , heartbeat and blood flow .

Lifestyle changes

• Reducing salt and oily foods
• Abstinence from smoking and alcohol
• Regular exercise and yoga
• reducing stress and getting enough sleep

Home remedies to keep your heart healthy

• Eat more fresh fruits and green vegetables
• Walk for at least 30 minutes every day
• Do deep breathing pranayama (Anulom-Vilom, Kapalabhati )
• Make laughter and positive thinking a part of your life every day.

World Heart Day reminds us that our greatest asset is a healthy heart. If symptoms are recognized early and appropriate treatment and lifestyle changes are followed as per doctor's advice, problems like heart enlargement can be avoided.