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Arthritis in several joints; Liver disease; Pericarditis; Pleural effusion; Spleen enlargement;
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Pericarditis is a condition in which the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium) becomes inflamed. See also: Bacterial pericarditis
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Pericarditis is an inflammation of the two layers of the thin, sac-like membrane that surrounds the heart. This membrane is called the pericardium, so the term pericarditis means inflammation of the pericardium.
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Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle. See also: Pediatric myocarditis
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Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle (myocardium) that can result from a variety of causes. While most cases are produced by a viral infection, an inflammation of the heart muscle may also be instigated by toxins, drugs, and ...
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A pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
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Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space (the space between the two layers of the pleura). It is commonly known as "water on the lungs." It is characterized by shortness of breath , chest pain , gastric discomfort ...
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Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. The pleural space is the region between the outer surface of each lung (visceral pleurae) and the membrane that surrounds each lung (parietal pleurae). Under normal conditions, th...
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Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size.
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