Decoding Cardiomyopathy: Recognizing the 10 Crucial Symptoms in Women

9. Lack of Appetite or Nausea: The Unsuspected Harbingers of Cardiomyopathy

A sudden change in appetite or feelings of nausea could also be signs of cardiomyopathy. If your heart is weakened by cardiomyopathy, it may struggle to pump blood to your digestive system. This can lead to feelings of fullness, even if you’ve eaten little or nothing, or cause nausea.

While everyone experiences a lack of appetite or nausea occasionally, frequent or persistent occurrences might be a cause for concern. Particularly if accompanied by other symptoms mentioned in this list, these signs should prompt a visit to your healthcare provider. (9)