The Egyptian Society for Blood Transfusion Services
It is worth knowing that, unfortunately, not all heart diseases are accompanied by distinct symptoms, but there is some information about the symptoms of a blood clot for adults and children as well, which must be known.
● Symptoms of a stroke for adults, learn about the most important symptoms of a stroke for adults that may appear on them:
1- A feeling of discomfort in the chest area.
It is one of the most important and common symptoms of a stroke. If there is a blockage in one of the blood vessels that feed the heart muscle, you will feel tightness, pressure, and a feeling of discomfort in the chest.
This feeling usually lasts for more than a few minutes, and may occur when you are resting or doing physical activity.
2- Nausea, indigestion, or heartburn and stomach pain.
Some people may suffer from these symptoms when they have a stroke or heart attack, and they may sometimes worsen even vomiting. In general, these symptoms affect women more than men in the event of a heart attack.
Of course, these symptoms may not indicate a stroke, but if you are in the category of people most susceptible to the disease, inform your doctor if they appear and are accompanied by other symptoms.
3- Pain extends to the arm..
It is a well-known symptom of a stroke, as the pain extends to the left area of the body all the way to the arm, and this pain usually starts from the chest area and extends to the arm, but it may not start from the chest either and is confined to the arm area.
4- Feeling dizzy and dizzy.
There are many reasons behind your feeling dizzy, dizzy, and even fainting, but if you suddenly feel these symptoms for no reason, this indicates a danger.
It is worth noting that these symptoms may be indicative of a heart attack, especially if they are accompanied by a feeling of chest discomfort and shortness of breath. This is due to low blood pressure resulting from the heart muscle not working properly.
5- Pain in the jaw and throat.
This does not mean normal jaw or throat pain, but rather that which is accompanied by chest pain that extends to the mouth and head area. In this case, you should seek emergency medical assistance immediately.
6- Feeling tired easily.
If you notice that you get tired easily, especially if you do routine activities that did not cause you fatigue, such as; Climbing stairs, see your doctor immediately, as this is often a sign of heart disease, especially in women.
7- Symptoms of a stroke for other adults. The following symptoms may also appear on the patient:
• Snoring: especially a high-pitched sound
breathing.
Sweating: without a clear cause.
• A cough that does not go away: if it is accompanied by white or pink sputum.
• Swelling of the extremities: This indicates that the heart is not pumping an adequate amount of blood.
• Irregular heartbeat: without a clear cause and occurring more than once.
Symptoms of a stroke in children.
It is very rare for a child to hear of a heart attack, but it is not impossible. Some children develop heart disease without symptoms, or they appear with the passage of time and their age, hence the importance of knowing these symptoms and monitoring children well.
Here are the most important symptoms to watch for:
• Change skin color to blue.
• Rapid and shortness of breath.
Loss of appetite.
• Excessive sweating while breastfeeding.
• A feeling of unjustified tiredness.
• Irregular heartbeat.
Fainting when playing sports or any physical activity.
• In the event that there is a family history of heart disease, and the appearance of these symptoms in the child, it is necessary to seek medical help immediately.