Contents:
- Medical Video: Q&A -396 - Fasting, Spine Disease, Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Hypertension
- Get to know pulmonary hypertension and its treatment
- Can you use herbal medicine for pulmonary hypertension?
Medical Video: Q&A -396 - Fasting, Spine Disease, Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition of high pressure in pulmonary blood vessels, precisely from the right heart. In contrast to systemic hypertension which is already more widely known, this one condition attacks lung and heart function at the same time. The main symptoms include rapid gasping during activity and often experiencing shortness of breath.
Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension can be treated with medication from a doctor. However, not a few also people who prefer to take advantage of herbal treatments for this disease. Is it safe to use herbal treatments for pulmonary hypertension? Come on, see the full explanation from a cardiologist and expert on pulmonary hypertension below.
Get to know pulmonary hypertension and its treatment
Pulmonary hypertension is a disease that has not been widely diagnosed, both throughout the world and in Indonesia. This disease is also known as pulmonary hypertension.
Cardiologist and pulmonary hypertension expert from Harapan Kita Hospital, Prof. Dr. Dr. Bambang Budi Siswanto, Sp.JP (K), Fascc, FAPSC, FACC, explained further about pulmonary hypertension and its treatment when met at Raffles Kuningan Hotel, South Jakarta on Monday (9/24).
Until now, there has not been a drug that can cure pulmonary hypertension completely. "The goal of treatment for pulmonary hypertension is to improve the quality of life of patients in order to be able to move smoothly everyday and to improve the survival (life expectancy) of patients so that they live longer," said Prof. Dr. Bambang.
According to Prof. Dr. Bambang, who also serves as Professor of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, hypertension is classified as a progressive chronic disease. That is, this disease will continue to get worse slowly over time.
Therefore, patients may initially only be prescribed one type of drug. However, over time patients can need a combination of two to three different types of drugs to fight the harmful effects of this disease. Medicines given usually include beraprost and sidenafil.
Can you use herbal medicine for pulmonary hypertension?
Herbal remedies may feel more friendly to the body and minimal side effects. However, Prof. Dr. Bambang has a different view about herbal medicine for pulmonary hypertension.
"Be careful with herbal treatments. Without realizing it, herbal medicines actually risk causing damage to the kidney organs or even lead to cancer aka cancer. Many people feel that herbal medicines are safe, so they are continuously consumed without considering the danger, "said Prof. Dr. Bambang.
Furthermore, Prof. Dr. Bambang explained that herbal medicine is different from treatment with a specialist. "If you seek treatment at a doctor, the doctor will continue to check the patient's urea and creatinine levels to see the patient's kidney reaction to treatment. After all, the medicine from the doctor has been clinically tested and examined for its benefits and risks through a very long process that is far safer. "
In his opinion Prof. Dr. Bambang, it is better for patients with pulmonary hypertension to be cautious and not carelessly seek treatment with herbs that have no clear distribution permit or effect.
Do not let the effects of herbal medicine harm and spend more money in the end.
If you are undergoing treatment for pulmonary hypertension, you should regularly consult your health with a specialist. Tell your doctor if you want to take herbs or supplements to avoid side effects or dangerous reactions.
