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Diagnosed viral pericarditis 27 days ago. hospitalised, no complications.. still have extreme upper back pain now. can this still be result from that?
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Yes: It is possible as pericarditis can have a variable & sometimes lengthy duration. Or it could be musculoskeletal pain especially if this is a new symptom.
Answered 2/27/2013
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In short, yes: If you are still having pain, that is to be expected but you should make a follow-up appointment to check with your doctor.
Answered 6/25/2014
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