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Symptoms likely to be associated with pericarditisinclude:
- rapid breathing
- breathlessness
- dry cough
- fever and chills
- weakness
- broken blood vessels (haemorrhages) in the mucus membrane of the eyes, the back, the chest, fingers, and toes
- feelings of anxiety
- A sharp or dull pain that starts in the front of the chest under the breastbone and radiates to the left side of the neck, upper abdomen, and left shoulder the pain is less intense when the patient sits up or leans forward and worsens when lying down; it may worsen with a deep breath, like pleurisy, which may accompany pericarditis
This information was obtained from
Pericarditis." Christine Kuehn Kelly. The Gale Encyclopaedia of Medicine. Ed. Jacqueline L. Longe. 3rd ed. Detroit: Gale, 2006. 5 vols.
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Based on my experience:First, it is one of the most painful conditions you can have.
Sharp, stabbing, excruciating pain in the center of the chest which radiated to left side then into shoulder and collar bone and left scapula area. The pain is worse when lying down on the back or left side and centers around the left scapula and heart. It worsens when taking a deep breath. It is alleviated by leaning forward.
Difficulty catching a breath which is alleviated by leaning forward.
Dry cough.
Chills.
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What is pericarditis?
If the pericardium becomes inflamed, a condition called pericarditis results. pericarditis may be caused by a variety of factors: trauma, viral or bacterial infection, tumors, and other factors.
Can you fly on an airplane if you have pericarditis?
Can you fly on airplane with pericarditis
How would one know if he is having problems with pericarditis?
Some warning signs that one is having problems with pericarditis are sharp stabbing pains that are relieved by sitting up. Other symptoms include back pain, breathing problems when lying down and a dry cough.
What is pericarditis caused by a bacteria called?
It is called bacterial or purulent pericarditis.
Why are electrocardiograph and echocardiogram tests given to diagnose pericarditis?
To distinguish between pericarditis and a heart attack.
Can ankylosing spondylitis cause pericarditis?
It is difficult to say what causes what, but AS can be associated with pericarditis or vice versa.
Is pericarditis a heart attack?
No. Pericarditis is an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart; usually caused by an infection.
Is pericarditis an inflammation of the lungs?
No, pericarditis is inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. Pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs.
Are there any positive treatments for pericarditis besides steriods?
The treatment obviously depends of the cause of pericarditis.
What is the prevalence of pericarditis?
Pericarditis is fairly common. It affects approximately one in 1,000 people. One out of every four people who have had pericarditis will get it again, but after two years these relapses are less likely.
Pericarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle true or false?
False, pericarditis is an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart.
What are signs of pericarditis coming back again?
According to the Mayo Clinic:"Depending on the type, signs and symptoms of pericarditis may include some or all of the following:Sharp, piercing chest pain over the center or left side of your chestShortness of breath when recliningLow-grade feverAn overall sense of weakness, fatigue or feeling sickDry coughAbdominal or leg swellingWhen to see a doctorSeek immediate medical care if you develop new symptoms of chest pain. "
