@drbeatricemuthuimutua: 🌟 Heart Failure Awareness Series 🌟 🎬 Episode 5: “Swollen Feet? It Might Be Your Heart Talking! 🦶💧” 👀 Do your shoes feel tighter in the evening? Do your ankles leave deep marks when you press them? Many brush this off as “just fatigue” or “too much salt.” But sometimes—it’s your heart sending a warning. 👉 Why It Happens ❤️ Weak pumping → blood backs up in the veins 💧 Kidneys hold onto fluid ⬇️ Extra fluid collects in ankles, legs, chest or belly. ⚠️ Common Mistakes People Make ❌ “It’s just weight gain” ⚖️ ❌ “Normal after standing all day” 🛑 ❌ Hiding it with tight shoes 👞 ✨ Red Flags for Heart Failure Swelling 🦶 Persistent ankle/leg swelling 🤰 Belly swelling (ascites) ⚖️ Rapid weight gain in days 😮‍💨 Swelling + breathlessness combo 💡 Tip: If swelling is frequent, doesn’t go away with rest, or comes with breathlessness—don’t ignore it. Get checked. ✅ The good news: Early treatment can reduce fluid buildup and protect your heart. 📢 Call to Action:Check your ankles tonight. If swelling is a “regular visitor,” seek medical attention! Share this with someone who always says “my feet swell because I stand too much.” ⏭️ Next Episode (6): Why doctors always ask about sleeping with 2 pillows 🛏️ #HeartFailureAwareness #SwollenFeet #HeartHealthMatters #SavingLivesOneHeartAtATime #CardioWholenessWithDrB

Dr. Beatrice Muthui-Mutua

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Friday 03 October 2025 03:41:53 GMT