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Is eating or drinking sugar bad for my heart?

I have a mild heart condition that is caused by unknown genetic mutations, deficiencies or environmental factors.



My symptoms of a heart condition:

* One of my valve does not open and close very well



I don’t know what my condition is called, I just listed my symptoms.



I am not sure if I am right, I think I have a valve with 2 flaps rather than 3 in my heart, but I do know that one of my valve does not open and close very well.

I'm not a professional but I think so,i'm NOT a professional

Heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats don't work properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.

Heart arrhythmias may feel like a fluttering or racing heart and may be harmless. However, some heart arrhythmias may cause bothersome — sometimes even life-threatening — signs and symptoms.

Heart arrhythmia treatment can often control or eliminate fast, slow or irregular heartbeats. In addition, because troublesome heart arrhythmias are often made worse — or are even caused — by a weak or damaged heart, you may be able to reduce your arrhythmia risk by adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Source: Heart arrhythmia

Consumption of a high level of sugar can cause obesity and this condition is not a heart healthy lifestyle. So the answer to your question is YES.

On the other hand having an occasional sugary beverage or food is not a life ender. So consume sugar in moderation. But it should be minimal consumption.

Another condition is called Heart Valve Disease (often referred to as a leaking valve.

Some physical signs of heart valve disease can include:

* Chest pain or palpitations (rapid rhythms or skips)
* Shortness of breath, difficulty catching your breath, fatigue, weakness, or inability to maintain regular activity level
* Lightheadedness or fainting
* Swollen ankles, feet or abdomen

I have a Heart Valve Disease that is caused by unknown genetic mutations, deficiencies, or environmental factors.


I also trying to figure out what type of Heart Valve Disease I have.


I don't feel anything yet, my heart feels normal, but there is something wrong with my heart.


When I was a young teenager, I asked my dad if I can have the heart surgery to fix my heart valves, even though it is not severe enough for the right call, but my dad explained to me to wait until I grow up, because you get to make your own choices when you are 18+

My dad is just afraid that all heart surgeries are very risky and can be deadly

Thank you.

I will follow his advice.

The older I get, the worse I tolerate sugar. It always taxes my health, so I keep it down to a very low rate. The recent news is that artificial sweeteners are best used alone, if at all. A "diet" beverage as part of a meal makes you want to gorge on the real calories.

Thank you

I almost wonder if you might be referring to a heart murmur.

Abnormal heart murmurs

The most common cause of abnormal murmurs in children is when babies are born with structural problems of the heart (congenital heart defects).

Common congenital defects that cause heart murmurs include:

Holes in the heart or cardiac shunts. Known as septal defects, holes in the heart may or may not be serious, depending on the size of the hole and its location.

Cardiac shunts occur when there's an abnormal blood flow between the heart chambers or blood vessels, which may lead to a heart murmur.

Heart valve abnormalities. Congenital heart valve abnormalities are present at birth, but sometimes aren't discovered until much later in life. Examples include valves that don't allow enough blood through them (stenosis) or those that don't close properly and leak (regurgitation).
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Other causes of abnormal heart murmurs include infections and conditions that damage the structures of the heart and are more common in older children or adults. For example:

Valve calcification. This hardening or thickening of valves, as in mitral stenosis or aortic valve stenosis, can occur as you age. Valves may become narrowed (stenotic), making it harder for blood to flow through your heart, resulting in murmurs.

Endocarditis. This infection of the inner lining of your heart and valves typically occurs when bacteria or other germs from another part of your body, such as your mouth, spread through your bloodstream and lodge in your heart.

Left untreated, endocarditis can damage or destroy your heart valves. This condition usually occurs in people who already have heart valve abnormalities.

Rheumatic fever. Although now rare in the United States, rheumatic fever is a serious condition that can occur when you don't receive prompt or complete treatment for a strep throat infection. It can permanently affect the heart valves and interfere with normal blood flow through your heart.

Source: Heart murmurs

If you are 18 or older and are concerned about this personal health issue, I would suggest you set up an appointment with your family physician and get to the bottom of it. You need to determine if this is a minor issue or a major issue rather then let the issue gnaw at you which will generate a lot of unneeded stress in your life.

Thank you