What are symptoms of pericarditis?

Position/breathing: Pericarditis is an inflammation of the tissue sac that surrounds the heart. Any maneuver that causes the heart to shift inside the irritated pericardium will make the pain worse. Typically is a quite sharp pain that is worsened with deep breathing, and sometimes made better when leaning forward. Ecg can demonstrate findings which will support the diagnosis of pericarditis.

Irritation : The heart (cardium) exists in a sac (like a zip lock bag) called the pericardium. Irritation from viral or bacterial or TB infection, heart attack, rheumatic and other disease can cause irritation and pain of pericarditis. Hear a rub, may feel a rubbing sensation. Pain sometimes relieved by leaning forward. Must be very uncomfortable , .