heart problems run in my family?

Question

my family has a lot of heart problem, and i'm scared that i might get something like that before to long. am i just worried to much or should i ask a doctor

Answer 1

I agree with the other answerers that asking a doctor about what you can do to avoid heart problems is definitely a good idea. I also recommend asking those members of your family who have had problems (if they are still alive) to tell you more about those problems. Are their problems related to coronary artery disease, heart failure, or both? Is there a history of high blood pressure? High cholesterol? Heart failure/cardiomyopathy?

Too often, when people talk about heart problems, coronary artery disease is just assumed. But that is not necessarily the nature of the problem if there is a history of something else, like cardiomyopathy or valve problems, in your family. So go into that doctor appointment armed with more insight on your family history, and you'll come out with a better idea of what to do next!

Answer 2

heart disease does run in families and you are right to be concerned. You should go to a doctor for a physical and have your cholesterol checked and if need be you can change your diet or even take cholesterol lowering drugs. The most important things you can do to avoid heart disease is don't smoke, watch your cholesterol and exercise at least for 30 minutes 3-4 times a week.

Answer 3

Listen to someone with experince..Im 35 years old and about 8 months ago I had a heart attack...I was 34 at the time..Heart problems had ran on both sides of my family..My grandfather,My father, My mother,Her father(my other grandfather)My brother(at the age of39)My uncle(my mothers Brother)and many more..I was aware of this but never went to the doctor to be checked out...Like I said before I had a heart attack 8 months ago and had 4 blocked auttries and had to have quadrupal bypass...There was alot of factors that caused my heart attack but yes family history is a big one..So please take it from me..Find a doctor and get checked out asap..Ive been there!!!!

Answer 4

See your dr, tell him your concerns.

Managing your health is a partnership between you and your doctor. He must know everything you can think of that might have a bearing on your health.

I have no idea of your age. He may just reassure you, or run a battery of tests.
It is far easier to do them at 1PM on a Tuesday aftenoon that at 4 AM on a Sunday morning.
Do you have a regular primary care physician? if not,this would be a good place to start. Find one.
Be worried??? No. Be concerned,yes!

Good luck.

Answer 5

All the major disease run in my family too. I have found the magic cure. I drink water! 2-3 gallons daily. 6-8 glasses would do you quite well. Do not worry about water weight gain because you will urinate it out. Apple cider vinegar in a glass of water keeps all colds, flu and infections away. Just 2 tbls. in a glass of water will grow hair and nails long, cure depression and acne. Read the "dehydration" website. Remember what you are most afraid of will be drawn to you.

Answer 6

I have family on both sides with heart problems. I see my doc
twice a year for special test. Your best bet is go see ur doc and tell him/her ur family history.

Answer 7

if heart disease runs in your family, it's a good idea to have a regular chech up with your regular doc or a cardiologist every year. it never hurts to check things out and it will give you peace of mind. cancer runs rampid in my family. i see a pulmonologist to be on the safe side each year.

Answer 8

you should ask a doctor because i had the same problem now i am getting heart problems just like my mother did.