| What is PPH? |
| (PPH) is a rare and, as yet, incurable disease. It is a rare blood vessel disorder of the lung in which the pressure in the pulmonary artery (the blood vessel that leads from the heart to the lungs) rises above normal levels and may become life threatening. PPH is extremely rare, occurring in about two persons per million population per year. |
| Symptoms |
| Typical symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension can include shortness of breath with minimal exertion, fatigue, chest pain, dizzy spells, swelling in the ankles or legs, bluish lips and skin, racing pulse or palpitations, and fainting. |
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension |
While there may be one or more causes of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, recent studies have found certain anti-depressant medications and weight loss suppressants are the known culprits. Most people who are diagnosed with this disease are sensitive to certain internal or external factors which constrict the blood vessels when exposed to these factors.
Case in point: Raynaudis disease is a condition in which the fingers and toes turn blue when cold because the blood vessels in the fingers and toes are particularly sensitive to cold. Individuals with Raynaudís disease are more likely to develop Primary Pulmonary Hypertension.
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