What causes pain in the right rib area of the back with end-stage pulmonary hypertension?
Pain in the upper right abdomen or rib area typically results from liver problems. Right-sided heart failure caused by pulmonary hypertension can damage the liver, leading to this type of pain.
As PH progresses to end-stage, the Show Full Answer
What causes pain in the right rib area of the back with end-stage pulmonary hypertension?
Pain in the upper right abdomen or rib area typically results from liver problems. Right-sided heart failure caused by pulmonary hypertension can damage the liver, leading to this type of pain.
As PH progresses to end-stage, the right side of your heart weakens from working too hard to pump blood through narrowed or blocked lung vessels. This right heart failure causes blood to back up, which can damage your liver and other organs.
End-stage PH develops when chronic lung damage and blood vessel problems lead to heart failure. At this advanced point, the heart and lungs become too damaged, and treatments may no longer work effectively. If you're experiencing severe pain, sudden chest pain, ongoing shortness of breath, fainting, or rapid irregular heartbeat, seek emergency care immediately. These symptoms require urgent medical attention.
Regular monitoring by your healthcare team is essential with end-stage PH to ensure you receive the best possible care and symptom management.
February 8
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