10 Heart Murmur Symptoms
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10. Swelling or Sudden Weight Gain
Sudden weight gain is picking up 2 to 3 pounds in a matter of a few days. When this happens, it can indicate that the body is retaining water. Accumulation of fluid in the abdomen is called ascites. Other telltale signs include swollen extremities such as the hands, feet and ankles.4Larrabee, B., RN (Ed.). (2019, March 01). ‘Congestive heart failure basics.’ Retrieved March 14, 2021, from https://wa.kaiserpermanente.org/healthAndWellness?item=%2Fcommon%2FhealthAndWellness%2Fconditions%2FheartDisease%2FchfBasics.html
Water retention can also cause patients to urinate less frequently. It’s important to get testing to ensure that these symptoms aren’t due to heart failure.
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