Exudative pericarditis is a heart disease characterized by inflammation of the corresponding outer membranes. As a result, a large amount of liquid appears around it, which prevents proper operation. With normal functioning of the body in the heart bag should be up to 30 milliliters. In the case of an ailment, its amount can reach a mark of 350 milliliters or more.
Causes of exudative pericarditis
There are several main reasons for the development of the disease:
- virus diseases - influenza, chicken pox and others;
- Malignant tumors that complicate metastases;
- tissue damage in radiation;
- trauma of the chest and internal organs;
- diseases affecting the connective tissue - dermatomyositis, rheumatoid arthritis;
- complication of myocardial infarction .
Symptoms of exudative pericarditis
The main symptom of the disease is pain in the thoracic region. It has such features:
- appears suddenly;
- can last several hours and even days;
- is weak or strong;
- there is burning or pressure in the heart;
- unpleasant sensations can give in the shoulder, neck and whole hand;
- intensifies on inhalation, lying down and swallowing.
Often, the pain syndrome is accompanied by shortness of breath, general weakness, dizziness and fever.
Treatment of usual and acute exudative pericarditis
Not yet developed the only true technology that allows you to completely get rid of the disease. In general, the treatment of the usual and acute form is aimed at the removal of symptoms. Hormone therapy is prescribed, which includes the administration of glucocorticosteroid and anti-inflammatory drugs. It can even go as far as surgical intervention, but it is used only in extreme cases.