Presentation
Entire Body System
- Fatigue
Anxiety or fatigue. Fever. Swelling of your legs, feet and ankles in severe cases. Swelling in your feet, legs and ankles or shortness of breath every time you exert yourself may be a symptom of constrictive pericarditis. [my.clevelandclinic.org]
- Swelling
Swelling of your legs, feet and ankles in severe cases. Swelling in your feet, legs and ankles or shortness of breath every time you exert yourself may be a symptom of constrictive pericarditis. [my.clevelandclinic.org]
Treatment
Management and Treatment How is pericarditis treated? Most times, people with pericarditis only need medications for pericarditis treatment, depending on the suspected cause. [my.clevelandclinic.org]
You may need other treatment. [nhs.uk]
Prognosis
Outlook / Prognosis What can I expect if I have this condition? You’ll need to take it easy while recovering from pericarditis. [my.clevelandclinic.org]
Prevention
Prevention How can I reduce my risk? Although you can’t prevent acute pericarditis, getting quick treatment and sticking with it can help you reduce your risk of getting it again. [my.clevelandclinic.org]