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Pericarditis Symptoms
What are the Symptoms of Pericarditis?
The following are the most common indicators of pericarditis. However, individuals may experience symptoms differently.
Symptoms may include:
- A chest pain that:
- can especially be felt behind the breastbone, sometimes felt beneath the clavicle (collarbone), neck, and left shoulder.
- is a sharp, piercing pain over the center or left side of the chest that increases if the person takes a deep breath.
- can especially be felt behind the breastbone, sometimes felt beneath the clavicle (collarbone), neck, and left shoulder.
- A low-grade fever
- Pain when swallowing
- Arrhythmias (irregular heart beats)
The symptoms of pericarditis may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Consult a physician for diagnosis.