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41 Year Old Female, Diagnosed With Pericarditis, In Pain. Safe To Have Intercourse During This Time ?
Question: hello Im a 41 yr old female, 3 weeks ago i was diagnosed with pericarditis, i am still in pain, so is it safe to have sex. or will it interfer with recovery
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Pericarditis is most likely secondary to a viral infection. If the pain is persisting some amount of inflammatory activity may be persisting and is likely to settle down in a few days.
Sexual activity is absolutely safe and will not have any bearing on the course of the disease process.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available for any follow up queries you might have.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Dr. A. Gopi
Thank you for posting your query.
Pericarditis is most likely secondary to a viral infection. If the pain is persisting some amount of inflammatory activity may be persisting and is likely to settle down in a few days.
Sexual activity is absolutely safe and will not have any bearing on the course of the disease process.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available for any follow up queries you might have.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Dr. A. Gopi
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