Question 1

does spit tobacco usage cause heart disease just like cigarettes do?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: We know it causes oral cancers so it must have irritating chemicals..  Some must get absorbed and may contribute to plaque build up.

Question 2

what is the effect of chewing tobacco in heart?

Accepted Answer

Vasospasm: Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor (causes blood vessel constriction or spasm) which can cause a heart attack.  In addition, chewing tobacco causes local cancerous lesions in the mouth, cheek, tongue and throat.  The stress of the fight against the cancer can cause a heart attack.

Question 3

i can't stop chewing the inside of my mouth and i have peridontal disease is this dangerous with heart disease  the cause if my dads death?

Accepted Answer

Multiple issues: First if your dad died of a heart attack  at a young. Age then your at risk regardless of your gums. You need to make  sure you follow up for regular physicals with complete labs. Follow a healthy life syle and exercise regularly. Your teeth and gums should be evaluated by your dentist. There has been an association with CAD and gingivitis   so getting this taken care is a good idea.

Question 4

is it true that smoking can cause heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The surgeon general based on extensive evidence has concluded that cigarette smoking causes heart disease as well as many other diseases.

Question 5

could fluoride cause heart disease in those under age 40?

Accepted Answer

No: Not to the best of my knowledge and I have not seen any articles referencing this as a cause.

Question 6

with a structurally normal heart, what heart disease cause palpitations?

Accepted Answer

First...: need to define the palpitations. Literally everyone has occasional skp beats. So... no heart disease. Furthermore, thinking one has palpitations is a very very common occurrance in panic attack wtihout any heart disease. Then, increased pressures onto the heart (lung, kidney, liver disease, drugs of abuse, others) will cause increased twitchiness/palpitations.
mostly....not heart disease.

Question 7

can high cholesterol cause heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: High cholesterol (mainly the ldl) is a risk factor for development of coronary artery disease. It is most important in patients with other "risk factors" like diabetes, smoking, hypertension, family history & obesity.

Question 8

is it possible for drinking coffee to cause heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It is much harder to link a direct effect of the coffee, to the development of heart disease; however, the things associated with coffee drinking, such as increased stress or lack of adequate sleep, can increase your risks.  Consider abstinence.  Visit PCP regularly.

Question 9

how to stop 10day old hiccup .what are its causes.is it related to heart disease

Accepted Answer

10 days of...: Or hiccups in a 10 day old infant?  If infant, call pediatrician. If adult, see md. Could be due to irritation of diaphragm from various causes, e.g. Inflammation of esoph/stomach, lung, liver, spleen; ulcer disease, ; tumor of any of above; heart issues; brain lesions; stress, or other. Needs md evaluation. Rx available.

Question 10

what can cause coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Unhappy hearts: Caused by bad cholesterol and inflammation. Both can clog the pipes to your heart. How to keep your heart (and elsewhere) happy: eat well (whole grains, fruits and veggies). Get moving 30-60 minutes every day. Don't smoke. Make friends. Smile.

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