Description:
Pericarditis is swelling and irritation of the pericardium, the thin sac-like membrane that surrounds the heart. Pericarditis often causes chest pain and sometimes other symptoms. When symptoms develop gradually or fixed, the condition is considered chronic. Sharp chest pain associated with pericarditis occurs because of inflammation or irritation caused by two layers of pericardium shifted.
Symptom
Acute pericarditis usually lasts less than a few weeks. Chronic pericarditis lasted for six months or more. If the patient experienced acute pericarditis, the most common symptom is a sense of punctured, chest pain behind the breastbone or on the left side of chest.
However, some people suffering from acute pericarditis experience them as blunt chest pains, pain or pressure-like contrast, and intensity vary. The pain of acute pericarditis can be spread to the left shoulder and neck. Increased pain when lying down or inhale deeply.
Cough, take a deep breath or swallow foods can also make the pain worse. However the pain can be reduced by way of sitting up straight and lean.
Sometimes, it may be difficult to distinguish pericardial pain ra and that happens with a heart attack. Chronic pericarditis is usually associated with the accumulation of excess fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion). Often painful, the most common symptom of pericarditis is chronic shortness of breath.
Depending on the type, the signs and symptoms of pericarditis may include some or all of the following:
- Pain was stabbed in the chest pain over the center or left chest
- Shortness of breath when lying down
- Fever
- The overall purpose of weakness, fatigue or feeling sick
- Dry cough
- Abdominal or leg swelling
Treatment
Choice of treatment for pericarditis depends on the cause and severity of this disease. Mild case of pericarditis can be cured without treatment. Doctors usually recommend bed rest until the patient feels better.
Treatment for more severe cases may include medications and surgery. However, if diagnosed early and immediate treatment can help reduce the risk of long-term complications.
Pericarditis is swelling and irritation of the pericardium, the thin sac-like membrane that surrounds the heart. Pericarditis often causes chest pain and sometimes other symptoms. When symptoms develop gradually or fixed, the condition is considered chronic. Sharp chest pain associated with pericarditis occurs because of inflammation or irritation caused by two layers of pericardium shifted.
Symptom
Acute pericarditis usually lasts less than a few weeks. Chronic pericarditis lasted for six months or more. If the patient experienced acute pericarditis, the most common symptom is a sense of punctured, chest pain behind the breastbone or on the left side of chest.
However, some people suffering from acute pericarditis experience them as blunt chest pains, pain or pressure-like contrast, and intensity vary. The pain of acute pericarditis can be spread to the left shoulder and neck. Increased pain when lying down or inhale deeply.
Cough, take a deep breath or swallow foods can also make the pain worse. However the pain can be reduced by way of sitting up straight and lean.
Sometimes, it may be difficult to distinguish pericardial pain ra and that happens with a heart attack. Chronic pericarditis is usually associated with the accumulation of excess fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion). Often painful, the most common symptom of pericarditis is chronic shortness of breath.
Depending on the type, the signs and symptoms of pericarditis may include some or all of the following:
- Pain was stabbed in the chest pain over the center or left chest
- Shortness of breath when lying down
- Fever
- The overall purpose of weakness, fatigue or feeling sick
- Dry cough
- Abdominal or leg swelling
Treatment
Choice of treatment for pericarditis depends on the cause and severity of this disease. Mild case of pericarditis can be cured without treatment. Doctors usually recommend bed rest until the patient feels better.
Treatment for more severe cases may include medications and surgery. However, if diagnosed early and immediate treatment can help reduce the risk of long-term complications.
