Patient's question:
My university classmate is 25 years old this year. He was diagnosed with acute pericarditis at a young age. Hello, is there a possibility of a complete recovery from this disease? Does it require surgery? Will there be any aftereffects? Are there any places he needs to pay more attention to in his daily life?Doctor's answer:
Acute pericarditis, the first thing you need to diagnose is the cause of the pericarditis. If pericarditis leads to pericardial effusion, minimal amounts of pericardial effusion do not require pericardiocentesis. If the pericardial effusion is significant and symptoms of cardiac tamponade reappear, pericardiocentesis is necessary to drain the effusion. After the effusion is drained, symptoms will be relieved, and then treatment with antibiotics, myocardial nutrition, and symptomatic therapy should be provided.The prognosis of pericarditis depends on the cause of the disease and the severity of the condition. It is recommended to rest as the foundation of treatment, prevent colds and infections, and avoid fatigue.