What does it mean when a pregnant woman has a small amount of pleural and pericardial effusion after childbirth?
Disease description:
After giving birth, I went to the hospital for a checkup and was found to have a small amount of fluid in the pericardial cavity of my chest. What causes a small amount of pericardial effusion in the chest after childbirth?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Sun Qifeng
A small amount of pleural and pericardial effusion in pregnant women after childbirth may be caused by pleuritis, or possibly by pulmonary tuberculosis. If it is due to pleuritis, cefdinir dispersible tablets can be taken orally as directed by a doctor; if it is caused by tuberculosis, rifampicin tablets can be used for treatment. There are many factors that may lead to postpartum pleural effusion, so it is recommended to undergo appropriate examinations at a hospital for accurate diagnosis.
