Pericarditis,
The Woodlands
At Prince Health, we know the struggles of dealing with acute pericarditis and constrictive pericarditis.
Incessant pericarditis can be debilitating, especially when suffering from some of the symptoms it causes like pain in the left side of your body. At Prince Health, we can help treat the condition so that you can get back to all the activities you love.
Schedule an appointment today and get the support you need to deal with your pericardial disease.
Common Causes of Pericarditis
There are many potential causes for pericarditis. A proper diagnosis is crucial to ensuring you receive the most effective treatment for your condition.
Immune System Responses
After a heart attack or a surgery, damage to the heart can prompt an immune response that causes pericarditis. Other names for this phenomenon include Dressler syndrome, post‒myocardial infarction syndrome, and post‒cardiac injury syndrome.
Viral Infections
Some viruses can cause an infection that causes pericarditis to occur in the heart.
Injury
Injuries to the heart or chest can cause the condition to develop.
Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack healthy tissue and organs. When the heart is targeted, pericarditis can occur.
Kidney Failure
When kidney failure occurs, it can cause other ailments like pericarditis.
What symptoms does pericarditis cause?
Symptoms of pericarditis can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Prince Health include:
What are the Treatment Options for Pericarditis?
Treatment for pericarditis usually isn't needed as the condition will resolve on its own. In more severe cases, a trip to the hospital for surgery, specifically a procedure called pericardiocentesis, may be needed. Prince Health offers different types of treatment, each serving a different purpose. Some of the treatments you may be recommended include:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main causes of pericarditis?
Pericarditis is most often caused by viral infections, autoimmune diseases, and inflammation after a heart attack.
Is pericarditis life threatening?
Pericarditis is not normally life threatening. In especially severe cases it can be.
How do you fix pericarditis?
In mild cases, pericarditis will dissipate on its own. In moderate and severe cases, medication, limited physical activity, functional medicine, and restorative medicine are some of the possible treatments for the condition.
What should I avoid if I have pericarditis?
Foods high in saturated and trans fats should be avoided. Additionally, smoking and drinking should be avoided as they can also affect the health of your heart.
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