pericarditis

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December 27, 2015

 

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It can result from radiation therapy to the chest. Certain disease processes can cause pericarditis, including cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, kidney failure, AIDS/HIV infection, leukemia and autoimmune disorders. Medications that suppress the immune system can cause pericarditis. Often, the cause of pericarditis is unknown...
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Often, the cause of pericarditis is unknown. Pericarditis occurs most often in men aged 20 to 50. It occurs in approximately 1 out of 1,000 people. What are the symptoms of pericarditis? Symptoms of pericarditis can include: ? sharp pain behind the breastbone that increases when taking deep breaths (may radiate to the neck, shoulder, back, or abdomen) ? fever ? chills ? sweating ? pain with swallowing ? dry cough ? swelling of the abdomen (occasionally) ? ankle, feet, and leg swelling (occasionally) ? anxiety ? fatigue How is pericarditis diagnosed? Your doctor will listen to your heart with a stethoscope for signs of the pericardium rubbing against the heart, and for faint or distant heart sounds...
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