Pulmonary Hypertension

Symptoms

Whether pulmonary hypertension is caused by an underlying condition or appears on its own, symptoms can help physicians to diagnose the condition. A patient may have difficultly recognizing pulmonary hypertension due to the often slow progression of the disease and gradual onset of symptoms that can include:

• Shortness of breath, dizziness and perhaps fainting spells
• Fatigue or tiredness for little or no reason
• Swelling in the ankles or legs, or a bluish tint to lips, fingernails or skin
• Chest pain, which may occur at more advanced stages of the disease