Heart failure warning as symptom could wake you up in middle of the night

Heart failure warning as symptom could wake you up in middle of the nightA medical expert has warned that waking frequently at night with a particular symptom may signal heart failureCommentsNewsFiona Callingham Lifestyle writer03:45, 19 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesAn expert warned of a heart failure symptom that could appear at night(Image: Getty)A doctor issued a stark warning that people who regularly wake in the "middle of the night" experiencing a specific symptom could be facing a serious health condition. That condition is heart failure.‌Heart failure typically occurs when the heart becomes weakened or stiff, leaving it unable to pump blood around the body efficiently. It is a long-term condition that generally worsens gradually over time.‌While it is rarely curable, symptoms can often be managed successfully for lengthy periods. As with any health concern, spotting warning signs early allows for swift access to appropriate treatment.‌With this in mind, one medical professional has flagged several key symptoms that are worth keeping an eye on. In a video posted on TikTok, NHS doctor Suraj Kukadia shared his expert knowledge on the matter.Dr Kukadia, who goes by Dr Sooj online, said: "What is heart failure and what are the symptoms?"Look, a lot of people think that heart failure means death. It does not, but it does happen when the heart is not pumping the blood around the body as well as it used to."‌Content cannot be displayed without consentWarning signs to look forAmongst the symptoms he highlighted was waking in the "middle of the night in a huff and a puff". This happens because people with heart failure often experience breathlessness, including when lying down. He outlined: "Some of the common symptoms of it would include getting excessively breathless when exercising or walking, and there could be breathlessness at rest."There's usually some form of breathlessness when lying flat. Sometimes people may even wa...