Sign 13. Persistent Nausea: The Hidden Indicator of Heart Failure
Persistent nausea can point to an underlying heart failure issue. With heart failure, the body experiences an increased fluid buildup, especially around the liver and digestive tract. This fluid accumulation can lead to a constant feeling of being sick, which is often brushed off as a general stomach upset.
Nausea is a symptom that often gets overlooked, mainly because it can be a sign of many different health issues, ranging from stomach viruses to more severe conditions. But in the context of heart failure, persistent nausea isn’t just a standalone symptom; it’s a cog in a complex machinery of indicators.
More than just feeling sick, nausea in heart failure patients can sometimes be accompanied by abdominal pain. This pain often stems from the fluid buildup and pressure in the liver area, resulting from the heart’s reduced pumping capacity. (13)
