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Pericarditis
A condition where the pericardium (two thin layers of a sac-like tissue that surround the heart) is inflamed.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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What are the core symptoms of pericarditis?
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What technology is used to treat pericarditis?
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Can you do anything while treating pericarditis?
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How long does it take to recover from pericarditis?
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Can you do anything active if you have pericarditis?
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Is there a test that can detect if I had pericarditis in past?
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Could I have pericarditis for over three months? Is it possible?
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My sister says she has pericarditis. Are family members more likely to get the same thing?
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I am suspected of having pericarditis and have learned that physical activity may not hurt me except that it may be painful. Is this true?
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