Pericarditis
Inflammation of the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium).
Also called: Swelling or irritation of membrane around heart.
Conditions associated with pericarditis
The following conditions have been associated with pericarditis in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Adult-onset Still disease
Adult-onset Still disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 9
A type I interferonopathy characterized by severe developmental delay and progressive neurologic deterioration...
Behçet disease
Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Blau syndrome
Blau syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Coccidioidomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Dermatomyositis
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Familial Mediterranean fever
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Familial Mediterranean fever, AR
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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Juvenile dermatomyositis
Juvenile dermatomyositis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Legionnaires disease
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Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Listeriosis
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Loeffler endocarditis
Loeffler endocarditis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Marburg hemorrhagic fever
Marburg hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Microscopic polyangiitis
Microscopic polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Mixed connective tissue disease
Mixed connective tissue disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Nocardiosis
Nocardiosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
PMM2-CDG
PMM2-CDG is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
PMM2-congenital disorder of glycosylation
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Polyarteritis nodosa
Polyarteritis nodosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Polymyositis
Polymyositis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Q fever
Q fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Rat-bite fever
Rat-bite fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Reactive arthritis
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Relapsing polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Simple cryoglobulinemia
Simple cryoglobulinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Systemic capillary leak syndrome
Systemic capillary leak syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Systemic sclerosis
Systemic sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 associated periodic syndrome
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Whipple disease
Whipple disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Yao syndrome
An an autoinflammatory disease characterized by periodic fever, dermatitis, arthritis, and swelling of the dis...
Zygomycosis
Zygomycosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate pericarditis
When investigating pericarditis, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside pericarditis
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if pericarditis is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom pericarditis mean?
Pericarditis is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Inflammation of the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium).
Which conditions are associated with pericarditis?
Pericarditis has been reported in association with 37 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Adult-onset Still disease, African trypanosomiasis, Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 9, Behçet disease, Blau syndrome. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about pericarditis?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.