10 Endocarditis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #10: Swelling in Feet
The pressure caused by the beats of the heart will help to force blood all the way around the body. The cardiovascular system forms a complete circuit around the body, allowing the blood to return to the lungs and pick up fresh oxygen. An unhealthy heart, however, might have difficulty forcing the blood around the entire circuit.
Blood is pulled back down to Earth under the force of gravity just like everything else. Thus, if the blood is not being pumped with enough force, it can begin to pool in the feet and ankles under the force of gravity. This is a condition known as edema, and it is something that should be checked out.
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