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A member asked:

Will colchicine alone take care of a small pericardial effusion my doctor said i don't need ibuprofen but last time i have effusion i took both??

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Effusion: Not every small effusion needs treatment. There isn't enough information here to advise you. Discuss your situation with your doc and get specific answers to your questions.

Answered 2/12/2016

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