Heart attacks are a medical emergency that require immediate treatment, according to the NHS. It’s caused by a sudden blockage in the blood supply to the heart, which may be life-threatening. If you have a heart attack, you should dial 999 straight away, and ask for an ambulance. You could be at risk of a heart attack if you’re often feeling constipated, it’s been revealed.
If you're having a bowel movement only once every four days, you're probably bearing down and straining
Harvard Medical School
Constipation could be an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease, according to Harvard Medical School.
If you’re feeling constipated, you’re more likely to strain while using the toilet, which could raise blood pressure, it said.
Having high blood pressure increases your risk of coronary heart disease. A heart attack is a symptom of heart disease.
“About one in five adults copes with a more chronic form of constipation, which is commonly defined as hard, dry, and small bowel movements that are painful or difficult to pass,” said Harvard Medical School.
“If you're having a bowel movement only once every four days, you're probably [although not necessarily] bearing down and straining.
“A sudden increase in blood pressure in the brain could increase the risk of stroke.
