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Pericarditis

From MEpedia, a crowd-sourced encyclopedia of ME and CFS science and history

Pericarditis is inflammation around the lining of the heart, and has been found in some Long COVID patients.[1]

ME/CFS[edit | edit source]

Long COVID[edit | edit source]

Pericarditis is a recognized symptom in Long COVID and may cause chest pain.[1]

Possible causes[edit | edit source]

Possible treatments[edit | edit source]

Colchicine is being investigated as a possible treatment for Long COVID patients with pericarditis.[1]

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