Enlarged heart - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年5月4日 · In some people, an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) causes no signs or symptoms. Others may have these signs and symptoms of cardiomegaly: Shortness of breath, especially while lying flat. Waking up short of breath. Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) Swelling (edema) in the belly or in the legs.
Myocarditis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年6月4日 · Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle, called the myocardium. The condition can reduce the heart's ability to pump blood. Myocarditis can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and rapid or irregular heartbeats. Infection with a …
Pericarditis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年4月9日 · The heart on the right shows a swollen and infected lining (pericarditis). Pericarditis is swelling and irritation of the thin, saclike tissue surrounding the heart. This tissue is called the pericardium.
Enlarged heart - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年5月4日 · For an enlarged heart or heart disease, some basic questions to ask your health care provider include: What is likely causing my symptoms or condition? What are other possible causes for my symptoms or condition?
Heart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年8月13日 · Swelling of the hands, ankles or feet. Heart disease symptoms caused by diseased heart muscle, called cardiomyopathy. In the beginning, cardiomyopathy may not cause noticeable symptoms. As the condition gets worse, symptoms may include: Dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting. Fatigue. Feeling short of breath during activity or at rest.
Heart failure - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年4月20日 · Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should. Blood often backs up and causes fluid to build up in the lungs and in the legs. The fluid buildup can cause shortness of breath and swelling of the legs and feet.
Cardiomyopathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年2月21日 · It causes the heart to have a harder time pumping blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to symptoms of heart failure. Cardiomyopathy also can lead to some other serious heart conditions. There are various types of cardiomyopathy.
Edema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年7月28日 · Edema is swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body's tissues. Edema can affect any part of the body. But it's more likely to show up in the legs and feet. Medicines and pregnancy can cause edema. It also can be the result of a disease, such as congestive heart failure, kidney disease, venous insufficiency or cirrhosis of the liver.
Edema - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年7月28日 · Treatment. Mild edema usually goes away on its own. Wearing compression garments and raising the affected arm or leg higher than the heart helps. Medicines that help the body get rid of too much fluid through urine can …
Leg swelling Causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年4月27日 · Leg swelling caused by fluid buildup in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with how blood travels through the body. It also can be caused by a problem with the lymphatic system or the kidneys. Leg swelling isn't always a sign of a heart or circulation problem.