Patient's question:
I am 35 years old this year. I usually have heart problems, so I take good care of my heart. Recently, I've been feeling some pain in my heart. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor said it was pericarditis with effusion. How serious is this condition? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Patients with effusive pericarditis need appropriate treatment determined based on the patient's underlying cause and specific condition. If the recurrence is due to viral pericarditis, antiviral medications can be administered. If the recurrence is caused by bacterial infection, suitable antibiotics should be prescribed. If the patient experiences a significant increase in pericardial effusion, pericardial puncture and drainage can be performed to alleviate local symptoms and effectively stabilize the condition.