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A member asked:

Have pericarditis. taking a lot if ibuprofen. doc told me to stay home and rest. avoid climbing stairs, etc. i've been masturbating. will this affect?

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Pericarditis: I don't think there are any controlled studies to answer your question. I doubt that masturbation will worsen the pericarditis.

Dr Ruditser agreed

Answered 11/23/2015

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