Acute pericarditis is a short-term inflammation of the pericardium, often occurring after a viral upper respiratory tract infection like a sore throat or a cold.
Fever
Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100. 4°F)
common
Chest discomfort
Center of the chest, Left side
Occurs or worsens with lying on back
Relieved by sitting up and leaning forward
Occurs or worsens with deep inspiration, Occurs or worsens with laughing, coughing or sneezing
Rapidly developing
Sudden, intense spike of pain
common
Cough with mucus or without mucus
Dry
common
Difficulty breathing
common
Rapid heart rate
Recent upper respiratory tract infection
History of heart attack
Lung cancer
or Hodgkin lymphoma
or Breast cancer
or Kidney cancer
or Melanoma
or Radiation therapy
Chest
Thick and hard skin
Recent chest injury or trauma
Rheumatoid arthritis
Kidney failure or on dialysis
Polyarteritis Nodosa
History of cardiac surgery
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
If you have Acute Pericarditis, then a visit to a cardiologist is highly recommended.
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Cardiologist