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What Causes Pericarditis?

Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2014

Question: Hi I have been diagnoised with pericarditis. Initially I had flu like symptoms for a week the very weak for a futher few weeks with chest pains etc. Then doctor diagnoised post viral fatigue with pericarditis. I have been taking brufen and initially seemed to work but pains and weakness remain. My question however is could the pericarditis be related to dental work I received 3 months ago. I had 4 teeth extracted plus there was one tooth where a piece of tooth remains. My dentist said if it caused any problems she would remove the rest. It never has I don't have any toothace etc. many thanks Anne.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not related

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Dental extraction are known to cause endocarditis, if it does occur it happens by 2 weeks following dental extraction and not after 3 months. Dental extraction has not caused your pericarditis.

Viral pericarditis is most often self limiting and recovers on its own. Continue the medications given by your doctor.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

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