In today's time, heart disease is not limited to only elderly people, but its problems are increasing rapidly among the youth as well. Especially, heart blockage is a condition that can gradually take a serious form without giving much indication. In such a situation, let us know what are the reasons for heart blockage are, what can be its symptoms and what should be done to avoid it.

When fat, cholesterol, and other substances get deposited in the heart's arteries, i.e., coronary arteries, it is called a blockage in the heart. This condition is also called "atherosclerosis". This deposit gradually slows down the blood flow, due to which the heart does not get enough oxygen and nutrients. There is also a risk of a heart attack or cardiac arrest if the blockage increases over time. Often this problem develops slowly, and its symptoms can be very minor or unusual in the beginning, due to which people ignore it. Let us know why blockage occurs in the heart, what its symptoms are, and how it can be avoided.

There can be many reasons for heart blockage, the main one being a bad lifestyle. Excessive oily and fatty foods, smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, and constant stress promote blockage. Apart from this, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes are also the main causes of this problem. Genetic factors can also cause this problem in a person, especially if someone in the family has previously had heart disease. With age, the flexibility of the veins decreases, which increases the risk of blockage. If these reasons are not paid attention to in time, this problem can become serious and can also prove to be fatal.

Dr. Ajit Jain of the Cardiology Department at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital explains that the symptoms of heart blockage depend on the physical condition of the person and the severity of the blockage. Initially, there may be minor complaints like mild fatigue or shortness of breath, which people often ignore. But when the blockage starts increasing, pain, pressure or burning sensation is felt in the chest, especially while walking or doing strenuous work. This pain can spread to the left arm, neck, jaw or back.

Apart from this, symptoms like fatigue, nervousness, sweating, dizziness, shortness of breath and irregular heart rate may appear. Some people may feel heaviness in the chest even while sleeping. If such symptoms appear repeatedly, then it may be a sign of heart blockage. In such a situation, get yourself checked by a doctor immediately.

Take a healthy diet.

Exercise at least 30 minutes daily.

Avoid smoking and alcohol completely.

Get your blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar checked from time to time.

Do meditation or yoga to reduce stress.

Sleep at least 8 hours every day.