Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been feeling uncomfortable in my heart. Although I often take medication to control it, the effect is not obvious. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they also prescribed medication. I'd like to ask, is tuberculous pericarditis serious?Doctor's answer:
Tuberculous pericarditis is caused by the transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This type of pericarditis is generally considered to be exudative pericarditis. Tubercular infection leads to pericardial effusion, which compresses the heart and affects its contractile function, impacting the heart's blood supply. Patients often experience chest pain and a sense of tightness in the chest. In severe cases, it can lead to cardiac tamponade, endangering the patient's life. The best treatment is pericardial tapping to drain the effusion.