Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure is a form of heart failure that needs timely medical intervention. Edema or swelling is the most common symptom in this condition. It is caused by the congestion of blood when it returns to your heart. While ankles and legs are mostly affected, any body parts would have this sign. When fluids accumulate in your lungs, they would disturb your breathing activities, thus leading to shortness of breath or wheezing sounds. This is especially true when you are sleeping at night. In advanced stages, heart failure can even affect the ability of your kidneys to filter water and sodium. [4]
