Pulmonary Hypertension (PH): Symptoms
Pulmonary hypertension, or PH, is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. These arteries carry blood from your heart to your lungs to pick up oxygen.
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Signs and Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
Signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension (PH) may include:
Shortness of breath during routine activity, such as climbing two flights of stairs Tiredness Chest pain A racing heartbeat Pain on the upper right side of the abdomen Decreased appetiteAs PH worsens, you may find it hard to do any physical activities. At this point, other signs and symptoms may include:
How Is Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosed?
Your doctor will diagnose pulmonary hypertension (PH) based on your medical and family histories, a physical exam, and the results from tests and procedures.
PH can develop slowly. In fact, you may have it for years and not know it. This is because the condition has no early signs or symptoms.
When symptoms do occur, they’re often like those of other… Read more about Pulmonary Hypertension (PH): Symptoms