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Ibuprofen For Pericarditis Treatment

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Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar MD

Hi I have acute pericarditis 4 3 months now , caused by viral infection and rheumatoid arthritis , treatment included steroids and anti inflammtories , completed course of steroids , still in pain , very ... View answer

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Dr. Benard Shehu MD

Hello, My husband was diagnosed with pericarditis on December 7th and is receiving treatment which ... that a normal symptom/side effect of the pericarditis? Thank you, for your time and assistance.... View answer

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Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

Can adderall cause pericarditis? I had covid and then went back to work after quarantine and ... developed heart palpitations and pericarditis. Is it safe to ever take adderall again after the... View answer

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Dr.      Bhanu Partap MD

Can adderall cause pericarditis? I had covid and then went back to work after quarantine and ... developed heart palpitations and pericarditis afterwards. Is it safe to ever take adderall again after the ... View answer

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Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan MD

I have relapsing pericarditis for the past five to six years. There is some thickening on the ... the fourth round of prednisone treatment in this past twelve months. I'm to see my cardio again in two ... View answer

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Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MD

I have been diagnosed with pericarditis. Treatment is ibuprofen and colchicine. I still am extremely tired, get light headed when playing tennis and chest hurts worse. Shortness of breath is common ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Arif Khan S MD

I am a 34 yr old male currently receiving treatment for pericarditis and would like to ask if I can continue playing sports (squash rackets)? ... View answer

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Dr. Asanghanwa Carlson M. N. MD

I was diagnosed with pericarditis two weeks ago, caused by a bout of shingles. Doctor gave me an ... healed (just crusty scabs where the rash was and some tender areas) but the pericarditis is still ... View answer

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Dr. Kathy Robinson MD

age is 34, 85 kilo, in a period of 10 years i have many attacks of viral pericarditis. When i ... increases. The last year it comes back too many times. What is the best treatment? ... View answer

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Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani MD

I was diagnosed with acute pericarditis and was given ibuprofen for a week. My symptoms arn t as ... cannibis. After the pericarditis is gone, am i able to use cannibis? ... View answer

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