FAQ - pericarditis, tuberculous
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When you have pericarditis, Your legs may swell if this occurs, what do you do?


Ask your doc for some lasix, which will help with water excretion. If you already are on this, try wearing compression hose when you have to be standing or walking a long time. If you are resting elevate the legs, and stay away from salt.   (+ info)

do drinking has something to do with a possible acute pericarditis?


please write back i have a doctors appointment soon
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Inflammation of the peridcarium can be caused by many things, but I do not believe drinking has anything to do with it. This is something you should speak with your doctor about.  (+ info)

I have been diagnosed with pericarditis. What could be the causes. It has recurred 3 times now.?


My dr told me to take motrin, that did not work now she has put me on asprin. I am in very serious pain and they are going to send me to an internal medicine dr to see if there is something autoimmune. What questions should I be asking?
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First of all..what on earth is causing the inflammation..then get better medications to control your discomfort, the anti-inflammatory drugs are sort of the 'gold standard' but you may need something a little stronger, and insist on getting relief..do not let the health care professionals tell you that 'nothing can be done about the pain'..that is a flagrant lie. the etiology of pericarditis is unfortunately elusive..usually caused by injury or an infection..but with your history..it's hard to say.  (+ info)

Does Pericarditis cause permanent damage to the heart?


Does Pericarditis cause permanent damage to the heart? Some people with pericarditis, particularly those with long-term inflammation and chronic recurrences, can develop permanent thickening, scarring, and contractures of the pericardium. In these people, the pericardium loses much of its elasticity and resembles a rigid case that's tight around the heart, which keeps the heart from working properly. This condition is called “constrictive pericarditis”and often leads to severe swelling of the legs and abdomen, as well as shortness of breath.

When too much fluid collects in the pericardium, a dangerous condition called “cardiac tamponade” can develop. Excess fluid puts pressure on the heart and doesn't allow it to fill properly. That means less blood leaves the heart, which causes a dramatic drop in blood pressure. If left untreated, cardiac tamponade can be fatal.

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

I am not a doctor neither a nurse; I suffer from pericarditis, actually I got one “attack” of pericarditis four days ago; the pains were excruciating I took 600mg of ibuprofen at that moment till the pains went away. I am recuperating slowly. I’m taking 200mg of ibuprofen every 4 hours, but still I’m very weak, it usually takes one week to go back to normal. I was hospitalized the first time for 3 days, 5 years ago, now these recurrent symptoms of pericarditis occur to me 2,3,4 times a year and I’m very worried about the damage that pericarditis is doing to my heart and if it can be prevented. I am going to se my cardiologist in 4 days and I let you know. I’m reading a lot about this “illness”; suffering from pericarditis is not a good experience at all.

Take care of yourself as always!  (+ info)

What is tuberculous and is it curable?


Tuberculosis is a contagious disease that is spread through airbourne particles -- if you are near somebody who has active tuberculosis -- you are exposed, and are at risk for developing tuberculosis.

Most frequently, it's seen as a respiratory illness -- it makes breathing less than easy. It is, however, able to be isolated in certain wounds of individuals who have been exposed.

Tuberculosis is diagnosed first by a mantoux. It's an intradermal injection . . . (just below the skin) typically on the fore-arm. It doesn't really hurt, or anything. The injection is then "read" 48-72 hours later. The test is either positive or negative.

A positive test doesn't mean that you have active tuberculosis -- rather that you have, at one point or another, been exposed to tuberculosis (or, have a sensitivity to the injection).

If the test is positive, a chest x-ray is necessary to determine if tuberculosis is active. If, in fact, the tuberculosis is active in your body -- then treatment is indicated. It is a very treatable illness. While once called consumption because of the wasting effects it had upon the body, it isn't common to die of tuberculosis in the industrialized nations -- because treatment is readily available.  (+ info)

Can you have tuberculous for only 3 weeks?


not a chance it's highly contagious, you need to get checked out by the doctor, and anyone who's had immediate contact with you,  (+ info)

alopecia areata and pericarditis combined?


adult male 40 year old had alopecia areata for six months now.
lethargy and some joint pain in hands a few weeks ago.
today admitted and undertreatment for viral pericarditis.
I am suspecting autoimmune cause of pericarditis.

any doctors or patients have knowledge to share about hsitory prognosis and treatment for it?
He is under treatment with Indomethecin. Diagonosed as viral pericarditis. Today is third day still have some pain. There is no joint pain or inflamation. I am more concerned about the future recurrence of any other autoimmune diseases. He had history of colitis years ago.
Thanks for listening to me.
Yesterday the patient went to emergency for feeling of nausea and headache and vomitting. He had ringing in his ears for two days and felt so sick. Indomethacin 50 mg tds for five days finished and was reduced to 25 mg that morning. At the emergency the doctor tested CT scan and also did a series of blodd test for any inflammation and infection going on. Negative and the disgnosis was drug reaction to Indomethacin. Patient is feeling better but still very weak today. (Touch wood) he is on recovery now. Thanks!
I did told the emergency doctor about his old history of autoimmune disorder. He said his blood tests would cover it. Thanks !
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lostonearth - Although it would require further testing to determine for certain, you are right that the alopecia areata and episode of pericarditis could be related. Alopecia areata is widely thought to be an autoimmune condition, and while it does sometimes occur in isolation, other autoimmune conditions called the collagen vascular diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, polyarteritis nodosa) have been found in 0.6-2% of patients with alopecia areata. As it turns out, just about all of these collagen vascular diseases can also lead to pericarditis!

To know if any of these might explain your condition, a physician would need to get a full history, do a complete exam, and may send some special blood tests. If you haven't been seen by a rheumatologist, I would highly recommend that you ask for a referral or seek one out for yourself. Prognosis varies widely depending on what the diagnosis may be, but all of these conditions are treatable! Good luck to you! Hope that helps!

Here is an article you might want to track down:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=3916476&dopt=Abstract

I see you've added some information. Even though they are calling this viral pericarditis, it is difficult to prove that the pericarditis is caused by a viral infection. It should really just be called acute pericarditis because, as you've pointed out, it could potentially be related to an autoimmune condition. Indomethacin is an anti-inflammatory medicine that is first-line treatment for pericarditis. If it doesn't seem to be helping, oral corticosteroids (like Prednisone) can be used. You now say there is no joint pain, but you said that he had joint pains in his hands before? I understand that you are more concerned about the risk of more autoimmune problems in the future. Nobody can tell you what the risk is or try to prevent a future event unless we know what the underlying problem is. He NEEDS to undergo a rheumatologic workup by his doctor. If he is in the hospital, I hope you are sharing your concerns with the doctor that is taking care of him right now!  (+ info)

Doctors: I'm female and 16 with chest pains... could I have Pericarditis?


I don't smoke and I eat a relatively good diet. I get alright sleep as far as teenagers go. I'm only 16. The last two days I have been receiving some short-lived but sharp pains in the left side of my chest, just every once in a while, but they are painful. I don't know if it could be growing pains, because it is only the left side of my chest... I looked up these symptoms... could I have Pericarditis?
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No - if you had pericarditis you would have pain which was constant, and made worse by breathing in, and you would feel unwell and short of breath. You probably just have some muscular pain. Nothing to worry about.  (+ info)

Does weed grit cause Pericarditis?


I recently was recently rushed into hospital with serve heart pains and other sharp pains in my chest every time i breathed.

after spending over 35 hours in a heart attack ward, many ECG's and blood tests later...i was diagnosed with Pericarditis.

I had no idea what caused it, but it crossed my mind that in the same week i has smoked some grit weed.

could this be the cause?
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Smoothycheek,
'Grit Weed' has become the colloquial name for a general form of contaminated herbal cannabis that has been treated with a variety of unknown sand / grit like substances which appear to have been added to the plant prior to harvest in order to increase the weight of the plant’s yield. Currently it seems there are four main types of contaminant grit-weeds flooding the market, these are - Large Glass Particle Contamination. Industrial Etchant Spray Contamination. Sugar or Sand Contamination. Micro Contaminants (stealth grit). Unconfirmed reports suggest that smoking cannabis that is contaminated with any of the above has been linked with complaints by users of sore mouth, mouth ulcers, chesty persistent coughs, and a tight chest lasting a few days after use. There used to be a way to ‘test’ for this by tasting it and rubbing it around with the tongue, but this 'grit test' will not work with the new wave of so called micro comtaminants as these are undetectable without the use of a standard microscope. To date I am unaware of any other method to test for these new forms of micro contaminant gritweeds apart from a detailed microscopic analysis. If you suspect that you have acquired some grit-weed then you would be strongly advised to cease smoking it immediately as it is a potential serious health risk. I am not aware of any direct connection of this product to pericarditis, which does not mean that there is not a connection.


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It is extremely important to obtain an accurate diagnosis before trying to find a cure. Many diseases and conditions share common symptoms.


The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

Hope this helps
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I want to ask about tuberculous, who know, please help me..?


My son 4 years old. He has tuberculous, his eye is weaken 5 diot, if he use medicine to treat tuberculous, his eye will be clearer?
where can I find out effectively information of this disease? please help me.
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I was diagnosed with TB three years ago at the age of 16, I only had inactive TB but I worked very closely with my local health department and was treated and cured after taking INH for 9 months. If I were you I would try to contact your local health department and also check out the AMerican Lung Associations website because they havee alot of good information on it. I hope that all goes well for you and that your son makes it through, I know how you are feeling not knowing how or why. Another important aspect is to figure out where he contracted it so that you can contact others who your son may have come in contact with to have them tested. I contracted it at a job and would have never known about it if I hadnt left that job and started one at a facility that tested for TB, if not it could have come back and started 20 years done the road. GOD BE WITH YOU  (+ info)

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