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Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in your lungs and the right side of your heart. Pulmonary hypertension Treatment in Nizamabad
A type of pulmonary hypertension called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) causes the blood vessels in your lungs to narrow, block, or destroy. The damage slows blood flow to your lungs and increases blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. Your heart has to work harder to pump blood to your lungs. The extra effort causes your heart muscle to weaken and fail.
In some people, pulmonary hypertension slowly worsens and can be life-threatening. While there is no cure for some types of pulmonary hypertension, treatment can help alleviate symptoms and improve your quality of life.
symptoms
The signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension develop slowly. You may not notice them for months or even years. Symptoms worsen as the disease progresses. Pulmonary hypertension Treatment in Nizamabad
Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension include:
- Shortness of breath (dyspnoea), initially during exercise and then at rest
- Tired
- Dizziness or fainting (syncope)
- Chest pressure or pain
- Swelling (edema) of the ankles, legs and possibly abdomen (ascites)
- Bluish color of your lips and skin (cyanosis)
- Running pulse or palpitations
Risk factors
As you get older you can increase your risk of pulmonary hypertension. The disease is more commonly diagnosed in people between the ages of 30 and 60. However, idiopathic PAHs are more common in young adults. Pulmonary hypertension Treatment in Nizamabad
Other things that can increase your risk of pulmonary hypertension include:
- A family history of the disease
- To be overweight
- Bleeding disorders or a family history of blood clots in the lungs
- Exposure to asbestos
- Genetic disorders, including congenital heart disease
- Live at a great height
- Use of certain drugs for weight loss
- Use of illegal drugs such as cocaine
- Using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to treat depression and anxiety
