Symptoms
Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension
The symptoms of pulmonary hypertension (PH) can look like other conditions or medical problems. Symptoms can come on suddenly or develop so slowly that patients can have PH for years without knowing it. Many people ignore symptoms because they think they are simply out of shape.
Symptoms usually become more severe over time. In advanced stages of PH, even minimal activity can cause symptoms.
Symptoms of PH may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Dizziness/lightheadedness
- Fainting
- Loss of energy
- Swelling of the arms, legs, ankles or abdomen
- Dry cough
- Raynaud鈥檚 phenomenon (chalky white or dusky blue fingers that may be painful and can sometimes be provoked by the cold)
- Irregular heartbeat
