Swelling
People with pulmonary hypertension tend to have swelling in different parts of the body, such as legs, ankles, feet as well as wrists. This condition is also known as edema. It is caused when the kidneys do not get sufficient oxygen to flush waste products and toxins from the blood as usual. In addition, fluid retention tends to be longer in pulmonary hypertension. If left untreated for an extended period, the swelling would spread to the abdomen and cause ascites. To check for this symptom, you can apply gentle pressure on the wrist or ankle. If there is an indention in the pressed area, it might be a possible sign of edema. The skin would also be shiny and stretched. [6]
