Rohit Bal: How was he diagnosed with the heart condition of DCM ...

Celebrated designer Rohit Bal, who has dressed many Indian and Hollywood celebrities, passed away at the age of 63 on Friday at a South Delhi hospital. Rohit, who was unwell for almost a year, made his last public appearance at the ramp of the Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI 2024 last month. The designer was reportedly in the ICU for a week before his last show. As per reports, he was hospitalised in Delhi in November last year after experiencing severe chest pain. That's when he was diagnosed with DCM or dilated cardiomyopathy. The heart muscles of the patients suffering from this condition weaken and enlarge, and because of this, their heart won't be able to pump enough blood to the rest of the body. Many reasons, ranging from genetic factors, viral infections, nutritional deficiencies, autoimmune diseases, hypertension and alcohol abuse to medications and toxins, and metabolic disorders, can cause the condition of dilated cardiomyopathy. Its symptoms often develop slowly, which results in people brushing them aside. Here are a few signs you should be watchful of to handle the condition right:

Symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy1) General fatigue and a reduced ability to workout can be visible indications of the condition if you lead an active lifestyle. You might also notice shortness of breath and, at times, irregular heartbeats.2) Chest pain, especially during physical activities of various intensities, can be another easy-to-spot indicator of DCM.3) Do you have edema or swelling in various parts of your legs, like feet and ankles, and abdomen? Keep an eye out for DCM.

4) While lying down, if you experience fluid buildup in your lungs, and a persistent cough, it can indicate the condition.5) Dizziness, lightheartedness, fainting, sleep disturbances, nausea, depression, breast pain and even menstrual changes can be signs of DCM. Rohit Bal is trending on Google Trends with more than 100K search volume for the past 15 hours.