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What can i do to treat a reoccurring pericardial effusion?
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No effective treatme: Chronic recurrent pericarditis is difficult to treat. In addition to the non steroidal medicines such as Ibuprofen during the acute exacerbation , Colchicine taken daily is often recommended to reduce the frequency of attacks.
Answered 6/25/2014
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