{"id":73144,"date":"2024-09-07T13:26:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T07:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=73144"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T07:23:13","slug":"joint-pain-and-heart-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2024\/09\/07\/joint-pain-and-heart-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Pain and Heart Health: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Different joint pains as an indicator of heart disease<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let us look at the various types of joint pain as possible indicators of heart disease:<\/p>\n

Jaw pain and angina<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Jaw pain can be a symptom of angina, a temporary chest pain or pressure that occurs when the heart’s oxygen needs aren’t met by the amount of blood supplied. This can happen when the arteries are narrowed. Angina can also cause pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, back, shoulders, arms, and throat. The pain can feel like heaviness, tightness, squeezing, or pressure. Some people with angina may feel chest discomfort but no pain at all. Other symptoms of angina include dizziness, fatigue, and shortness of breath.<\/p>\n

Shoulder and Arm Pain<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Shoulder and left arm pain may be related to issues with your heart if that pain is caused by decreased blood flow. This type of discomfort has a different feel than a sharp, stabbing pain; instead of that sharp joint injury, symptoms often include a dull or weighted feeling that feels spread out rather than isolated. You might also experience potential tightness in your chest, shortness of breath and\/or fatigue.<\/p>\n

Knee and Leg Pain<\/b><\/h3>\n

Knee and leg pain may also be a sign of poor circulation as a result of clogged arteries (this is called peripheral artery disease). While it can feel like it is coming from the joints, this decreased blood flow often causes symptoms of pain, cramping, or heaviness in the muscles while you are walking or doing any type of physical activity.<\/p>\n

When does joint pain signify heart trouble?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n

Let us look at the potential ways joint pain can signify heart trouble:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Persistent joint pain without a clear cause<\/b><\/p>\n

Persistent joint pain without a clear cause could, in rare cases, be a sign of heart trouble:<\/span><\/p>\n