Friday 29 July 2011

Symptoms Of Heart Cancer

The most common symptoms of cancer of the heart include:

Chest pain or pressure

Cough, which may be productive of pink frothy sputum

Fatigue

Fever

Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)

Shortness of breath, which can be exacerbated by floor

Swollen feet and ankles

Unexpected weight gain or loss

Weakness (loss of strength)

The enlargement and thickening of the fingertips (clubbing)

Severe symptoms that could indicate a life threatening condition

In some cases, cancer of the heart can be fatal.

life-threatening symptoms such as:

Bluish lips and fingernails

Change in level of consciousness or alertness, such as fainting or no response

Change in mental status or sudden change in behavior, such as confusion, delirium, drowsiness, hallucinations and delusions

Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, palpitations, cardiac arrhythmias

Not producing urine, or a child who does not produce the usual amount of wet diapers

Paralysis or inability to move part of the body

Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)

Trouble breathing or respiration, such as difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, choking

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