Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension!
What Causes Pulmonary Hypertension?
Risk Factors for Pulmonary Hypertension!
Complications of Pulmonary Hypertension!
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition that occurs when the blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs becomes too high. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including heart disease, lung disease, and certain medications. In India alone, there is a high burden of pulmonary hypertension cases throughout the country with an estimated prevalence of 1–2%. It is a relatively rare condition in the general population, but its prevalence is ever increasing, especially in developing countries. It is more prevalent in certain groups of people, such as those with certain types of heart or lung disease and patients above the age of 35. It is important to note that it is a rare but severely debilitating and often fatal condition which places a significant economic burden on the families with a patient known to have this condition.
Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension!
People suffering from pulmonary hypertension generally face a difficult time with both their lungs and heart functioning whereby it becomes extremely difficult for your heart to pump blood through your lungs efficiently. The usual symptoms of this condition may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Fatigue
It can be a serious condition, and it can get worse over time. There is no cure for pulmonary hypertension, but there are treatments that can help ease your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
What Causes Pulmonary Hypertension?
It is a condition in which the patient experiences elevated blood pressure levels in their pulmonary arteries. This elevated pulmonary artery pressure can cause the right side of the heart to work harder than usual, and over time, this situation can finally lead to heart failure. There are many possible causes that may include:
- Heart conditions such as mitral valve prolapse or heart failure
- Lung conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD and/or sleep apnea
- Blood disorders such as polycythemia vera
- Use of certain medications and/or illegal drugs
- Connective tissue disorders such as scleroderma
Risk Factors for Pulmonary Hypertension!
It is a serious condition that can be at times life-threatening. There are many risk factors which can put you at risk for developing this as follows:
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Lung disease
- Sleep apnea
- Smoking
If you have any of these risk factors, it is important to talk to your doctor about your risks in order to timely and adequately make a clear cut diagnosis.
Complications of Pulmonary Hypertension!
If you have pulmonary hypertension, you may experience shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, dizziness, and swelling in your legs. In some cases, It can lead to heart failure and even death.
Dr. Arun – A Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist Who Can Actually Help You Get Relief from Pulmonary Hypertension Symptoms!
If you have pulmonary hypertension, it is important to see your doctor regularly and to take your medication as prescribed. If you experience any of the above symptoms, or if your condition is worsening even after medical treatment, be sure to connect with Dr. Arun who has great experience in treating thousands of patients suffering from this rare condition most efficiently to help improve their quality of life.
