What are the symptoms of pericardial thickening?
Dec 09, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Pericardial thickening may present symptoms such as pallor, dry cough, fever, and dyspnea. Pericardial thickening generally refers to fibrous thickening of the pericardium, mostly caused by inflammation leading to pericardial fibrous proliferation and adhesions, along with endocardial thickening. When dyspnea occurs, the patient should be promptly sent to a hospital for surgical treatment. In addition to the aforementioned symptoms, palpitations and pleural effusion may also occur.
Pericardial thickening may cause symptoms such as pallor, dry cough with fever, and shortness of breath.
1. Pallor
Pericardial thickening may result from metabolic abnormalities, leading to pallor. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as furosemide tablets, spironolactone tablets, and enteric-coated aspirin tablets can be taken for treatment. Additionally, patients should consume more fresh vegetables and fruits in daily life.
2. Dry Cough and Fever
Pericardial thickening may be caused by bacterial infection, resulting in symptoms of dry cough and fever. Under medical supervision, medications such as aspirin tablets or ibuprofen tablets can be used to relieve these symptoms.
3. Shortness of Breath
Pericardial thickening generally refers to fibrous thickening of the pericardium, mostly due to inflammatory processes causing pericardial fibrosis, adhesions, and endocardial thickening. When shortness of breath occurs, the patient should be promptly sent to the hospital for surgical treatment.
In addition to the above symptoms, patients may also experience palpitations, chest tightness, hepatomegaly, ascites, pleural effusion, and decreased exercise tolerance.
