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Pericardial Tuberculosis (Tuberculous Pericarditis)?

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What might be source of tuberculous sinus with cold abcess in suprasternal notch?

My friend is having chronic pus discharging sinus in the midline of neck in suprasternal notch. which is most probabaly of of tuberculous origin, but source of this abcess is still obscure.
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You haven't told us why TB is the leading diagnosis, but I'll assume that it's been proven when I answer. TB can affect any part of your body and often ends up in lymphnodes. Once there, it grows and invades nearby tissues and can even make it's way to skin - that's how a sinus forms. If your friend has a sinus that errupted in the suprasternal noch, the location of the abscess is most likely in the tissues deep to that. My bet would be either the hilar or tracheal lymphnodes (which are around the first branch of the lungs and the trachea, respectively). The TB likely would have gotten there from first getting into the lungs and spreading to the nodes.

The only way to find out is to do a CT or an MRI of the chest. Fortunately, almost all forms of TB can be cured with medications now and surgery is a thing of the past.

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How can I diagnose the constrictive pericarditis verses restrictive cardiomyopathy?

What is the principle difference between restrictive cardiomyopathy and constrictive pericarditis of the heart disease?
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To see if you have pericarditis, use this simple test:

1. In a sitting position, lean forward like your going to touch your toes. Is there pain associated with it?

2. In a sitting position, twist from side to side. Is there pain associated with it?

If the answer is yes to these questions, there is a good possibility that you have pericarditis. Pericarditis is the inflamation of the pericardium, or the membrane that surrounds the heart. It can be caused by fluid loss in the membrane or an infection. This condition can be reversed. Cardiomyopathy is a condition where cells of the heart have died, usually as a result of a myocardial infarction or ischemia. This condition is irreversible.  (+ info)

How long does it take to recover from viral pericarditis?

I have had it 5 months so far.
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How long does it take to recover from viral Pericarditis?

Viral infections are usually blood-borne and often infect the myocardium as well as the pericardium. Pneumococci or other primary pulmonary pathogens usually infect the pericardium by extension from an adjacent pneumonitis; the common causes of bacteremias - staphylococci, meningococci and H. influenzae - are more likely to reach the pericardium through the blood
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Viral pericarditis. The viruses typically causing this disease produce a relatively mild inflammatory reaction that is associated with focal damage to the adjacent myocardium. The response varies from a small amount of serous fluid with mononuclear cells and fibrinogen to a large, neutrophil-rich, bloody effusion. The tissue damage is the result of:
Direct cellular damage by the infecting virus
Destruction of viral-infected cells by sensitized T-lymphocytes Antibody-dependent, cell-mediated cytotoxicity (null cell-dependent).

The cause of pericarditis is often hard to determine. In most cases doctors are either unable to determine a cause (idiopathic) or suspect a viral infection.
Mild cases may improve on their own. Treatment for more-severe cases may include medications and, rarely, surgery. Early diagnosis and treatment may help to reduce the risk of long-term complications.

People who have repeated episodes of pericarditis are often treated with a drug called colchicines, and sometimes-steroid medications are used.
When a bacterial infection is the underlying cause of pericarditis, you'll be treated with antibiotics and drainage if necessary. Viruses are the most common infectious cause of pericarditis. The viruses usually causing this disease are the Enteroviruses

You'll likely need hospitalization if your doctor suspects cardiac tamponade, a potentially dangerous complication of pericarditis. When cardiac tamponade is present, you may undergo a technique called pericardiocentesis. In some cases of severe pericarditis, your doctor might suggest surgically removing your pericardium (pericardiectomy).
TREATMENT: Viral pericarditis- bed rest. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents can be used to reduce chest pain.

I suffer from Pericarditis. It strikes me once or twice a year inadvertently. I always carry with me ibuprofen, it works well. My doctors are either unable to determine the cause or suspect the viral infection.

Take care always! OIRAMI am living with it.  (+ info)

How do I remove my chest spot from my lungs(It appear on X-ray),which appear after I suffered from tuberculous?

I had been suffer from tuberculous 4 years ago and I had also suffered from pneumonia at my child age.
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Can a rib injury cause pericarditis?

About 2 months ago i was diagnosed with pericarditis, i went on a course of anti inflammatorys and the problem seemed to be fixed.... Last week i fell over at work and cracked some of my lower ribs on my right side...4 days later i was back in hospital with a recurrent pericarditis, im just wondering if a rib injury can cause pericarditis to recur, please anyone can you answer this.
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The cause of pericarditis is often hard to determine. In most cases doctors are either unable to determine a cause (idiopathic) or suspect a viral infection.Pericarditis is a swelling and irritation of the pericardium, the thin sac-like membrane that surrounds your heart.
Mild cases may improve on their own.

Treatment for more-severe cases may include medications and, rarely, surgery. Early diagnosis and treatment may help to reduce the risk of long-term complications.

People who have repeated episodes of pericarditis are often treated with a drug called colchicines, and sometimes-steroid medications are used.
When a bacterial infection is the underlying cause of pericarditis, you'll be treated with antibiotics and drainage if necessary. Viruses are the most common infectious cause of pericarditis. The viruses usually causing this disease are the Enteroviruses

You'll likely need hospitalization if your doctor suspects cardiac tamponade, a potentially dangerous complication of pericarditis. When cardiac tamponade is present, you may undergo a technique called pericardiocentesis. In some cases of severe pericarditis, your doctor might suggest surgically removing your pericardium (pericardiectomy).

TREATMENT: Viral pericarditis- bed rest. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents can be used to reduce chest pain.

I suffer from Pericarditis. It strikes me once or twice a year inadvertently. I always carry with me ibuprofen, it works well. My doctors are either unable to determine the cause or suspect the viral infection.

Take care as always!  (+ info)

My son is 17 yrs old, diagnosed w/ Pericarditis, pnemonia and white cell count low?

I want to know what is wrong with my son? He went into the hospital, they admitted him, kept him for 4 days, diagnosed with pockets around his lungs,my son said the Doctor could feel these pockets? Pnemonia, white cell count is very very low, and Pericarditis. What will be his outcome? They are planning another echo on thursday and another on Saturday. They sent him home today. What can we expect? I am 2,600 miles away from my son... Help in AZ
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i really really really don't mean to scare you, and i am NOT a doctor. the symptoms you have described are common complications from AIDS. has your son been tested??? Again, it could be nothing but pericarditis and pneumonia hitting at once which is causing a low WBC count! A low white blood cell count usually means that the body is fighting off infection and protecting it. if it remains low it could be harmful... just wait and see. keep in touch with your doctors and have them explain anything you do not understand! do not be scared to ask... remember the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask!!! good luck!!!  (+ info)

is tuberculous epididymitis a sexually transmitted disease?

I am having tuberculous epididymitis ( found and treated within 15 days ). Is it sexually transmitted?
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Causes:

Venereal acquisition of male genital tuberculosis is unlikely, although cases of male-to-female transmission of genital tuberculosis have been reported.
Male genital tuberculosis usually is a manifestation of the usual pulmonary acquisition of tuberculosis.  (+ info)

Boyfriend was diagnosed with pericarditis?

What could have caused this?
He has already been to the dr.
he's taking ibuprophen, and he isnt allowed to do any physical activity for 2 weeks. I've read up on what it is, but i just want to know what caused it, and how can i help him?
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The cause of pericarditis is often hard to determine. In most cases doctors are either unable to determine a cause (idiopathic) or suspect a viral infection.

Pericarditis can also develop shortly after a major heart attack due to the irritation of the underlying damaged heart muscle. In addition, a delayed form of pericarditis may occur weeks after a heart attack or heart surgery because of antibody formation. This delayed pericarditis is known as Dressler's syndrome. Many experts believe Dressler's syndrome is due to an autoimmune response, a mistaken inflammatory response by the body to its own tissues — in this case, the heart and pericardium.

Other causes of pericarditis include:

■Systemic inflammatory disorders. These may include lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

■Trauma. Injury to your heart or chest may occur as a result of a motor vehicle or other accident.

■Other health disorders. These may include kidney failure, AIDS, tuberculosis and cancer.

■Certain medications. Some medications can cause pericarditis, although this is unusual.  (+ info)

Is a tuberculous test really necessary for ten month olds?

My first daughter never had to be tested for TB but I took my second daughter to her ten month check up and they told me TB testing is standardize testing for children this age. Is it really necessary? Did your children get tested? And what is TB, anyone know?
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oh god.. I'm not going to explain that... i don't have the time... look it up on WEBMD or something....

my kids just got the shots for it.... but it's not a bad idea to test them... especially since the immigrants are bringing in the disease.. mostly asian not mexican.. (for once)

they don't do health screenings on immigrants anymore like they used to so that's why TB is on the rise... you have cases of mumps and polio and all kinds of stuff lately...  (+ info)

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