Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Unusual Breathlessness and Jaw Pain Can Signal Overlooked Heart Disease
Heart problems do not always cause strong chest pain.
Some people may feel short of breath, unusually tired or dizzy.
Pain can appear in the jaw, back or belly area.
A fast heartbeat while resting can also be a warning sign.
Women may have less obvious symptoms.
Coughing, wheezing or swollen ankles can sometimes happen when the heart is struggling.
People should tell a doctor about new or unusual symptoms instead of assuming they are caused by acidity or tiredness.
Healthy food, exercise, avoiding tobacco and regular check-ups can help protect the heart.
Hyderabad cardiologists warn that unusual breathlessness, jaw pain and palpitations can indicate cardiovascular disease.
Heart-related discomfort may occur anywhere from the lower jaw to the umbilicus and be mistaken for acidity or other problems.
Women may experience subtle symptoms such as fatigue, light-headedness, back pain or breathlessness during light activity.
Persistent cough, wheezing, pink-tinged sputum and swelling in the feet or ankles may signal heart failure.
Doctors recommend check-ups, healthy habits and prompt evaluation of persistent or unusual symptoms, especially among people with risk factors.
- Who
- Hyderabad cardiologists and people experiencing possible cardiovascular symptoms.
- What
- Doctors highlighted overlooked heart symptoms and ways to reduce cardiovascular risk.
- When
- The advice was issued ahead of World Heart Day on September 29.
- Where
- Hyderabad.
- Why
- To encourage early evaluation and prevention of advanced heart disease.
- Warning symptoms
- Unusual breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, chest discomfort and jaw-to-umbilicus pain.
- Possible heart-failure signs
- Persistent cough or wheezing, white or pink-tinged sputum, and progressive ankle or foot swelling.
- Higher-risk groups
- People with diabetes, hypertension, a family history of heart disease or other risk factors.
- Recommended monitoring
- Blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
- Lifestyle measures
- Regular physical activity, healthy weight, avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol, adequate sleep and stress management.
- Dietary advice
- Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and adequate protein while limiting excess salt, sugar, saturated fats and processed foods.