What is rheumatoid pericarditis?
Disease description:
I am 45 years old this year. Recently, I suddenly developed a fever and was diagnosed with rheumatoid pericarditis. I would like to know what rheumatoid pericarditis is.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Aihua
The main causes of rheumatic pericarditis include upper respiratory tract infections and infections caused by streptococcus or staphylococcus. These conditions may occur together with other manifestations of rheumatic fever or as part of pancarditis, and patients may experience fever, mostly irregular mild to moderate fever, typically appearing 1 to 2 weeks before the onset of the disease. In daily life, patients should engage in appropriate exercise to promote blood circulation.
