symptoms of heart valve leak
Picture your heart valve as a finicky garden hose that’s sprung a leak—sure, it’s still trying to water the plants, but now it’s spraying water all over the yard instead. You might start noticing your body playing pranks on you, like turning a simple stroll into a gasping marathon or making you feel as wiped out as if you’d just run a marathon in flip-flops. These sneaky signs are your heart’s way of whispering (or shouting) that something’s off, so pay attention before it turns into a full-blown comedy of errors.
When it comes to spotting the culprits, here’s a quick rundown of the usual suspects in an unordered list—don’t ignore them, or you might end up with a plot twist you didn’t sign up for:
- Shortness of breath, especially during activity or when lying down
- Fatigue that hits you like an unexpected plot twist in a movie
- Chest pain or discomfort, as if your heart’s hosting an uninvited guest
- Irregular heartbeat, feeling like it’s doing the cha-cha when it should be waltzing
- Swelling in the legs, ankles, or abdomen, turning you into a reluctant balloon animal
