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What are the complications of pericarditis?

What are the complications of pericarditis?

Complications of pericarditis include:

  • Pericardial effusion. Pericarditis is usually associated with fluid around the heart, which can lead to more serious complications.
  • Chronic constrictive pericarditis.
  • Cardiac tamponade.

What infections cause pericarditis?

Bacterial pericarditis is caused by a bacterial infection, including tuberculosis. Fungal pericarditis is caused by a fungal infection. Parasitic pericarditis is caused by an infection from a parasite. Some autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma can cause pericarditis.

Can you drink alcohol if you have pericarditis?

Moderate alcohol consumption ( a glass of wine per day with meals) should not cause problems, unless it clashes with medication you be taking.

How long have I been in the ER for heavy menstrual bleeding?

If I had enough energy to lift my limp head up off the hospital bed, I would point out the fallacy in his logic – this is not my responsibility. I have been in and out of ER’s and doctors’ offices since I was 18 years old from menstrual bleeding so heavythat I pass out or nearly pass out.

Which is correct a couple weeks ago or a couple of weeks ago?

While the second one seems correct, first one is being used widely off late. “A couple of weeks ago” will be correct. “A couple weeks ago” won’t be noticed very much and sometimes the minor error is ignored because not everyone speaks extremely correct and it is assumed to be a general version of saying “a couple o’ weeks” or “a couple of weeks”.

How old do you have to be to go to the ER for bleeding?

I have been in and out of ER’s and doctors’ offices since I was 18 years old from menstrual bleeding so heavythat I pass out or nearly pass out. It always seems to be more of an inconvenience than a concern for doctors.

When do you know your stomach pain is an emergency?

Your stomach pain is probably a sign of an urgent medical problem if: You are pregnant Your pain started within a week of having abdominal surgery or a gastrointestinal procedure (even a diagnostic endoscopy)