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IS PERICARDITIS SEROIUS?!?!?

SO I WAS FEELIN REALLY SICK ALL YESTERDAY WHILE AT WORK..SO I DECIDED WHEN I GOT OFF TO GO TO THE ER. I WAS N THERE FOR 5HRS.UGH! AND THEN WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE PERICARDITIS. HOW SEROIUS IS THAT???? PLEASE HELP

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I had pericarditis several years ago when I got it from having an upper respiratory infection. My Dr had an ultra sound done to confirm and put me on antibiotics. I recovered in a matter of weeks. Left untreated it can cause heart damage or heart attacks so yes, it can be very serious if not treated, if treated quickly enough recovery is pretty quick and I have never had it again as someone said it can come back. It's been better than 10 years since I had it.

    Source(s): retired paramedic
  • 1 decade ago

    Pericarditis can range from mild cases that get better on their own to life-threatening cases. The condition can be complicated by significant fluid buildup around the heart and poor heart function.

    The outcome is good if the disorder is treated promptly. Most people recover in 2 weeks to 3 months. However, pericarditis may come back.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Pericarditis

    Basics

    Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like membrane that surrounds and protects the heart. [Figure 1] The pericardium secures the heart in the chest by preventing excessive movement, especially when the position of the body changes. The pericardium also protects the heart from infections in neighboring tissues, and prevents the heart from overfilling with blood.

    Acute pericarditis is sudden inflammation of the pericardium that often causes a distinct type of chest pain. The pain is sharp and may feel like a heart attack, but it tends to be made worse by deep breathing, lying down, or coughing. The pain is the result of the heart rubbing against the irritated pericardium.

    http://www.pdrhealth.com/disease/disease-mono.aspx...

    Source(s): M.LL
  • 5 years ago

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