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Chest pain: This is the most common symptom of pleuritis. The pleuritic pain is generally a sharp, stabbing pain, but may also be a dull ache or a burning sensation. Pleuritic pain is usually worse when you take a deep breath, cough, or move around.
23 sty 2023 · Though pleuritic chest pain is not the typical presentation of ischemic heart disease, it can occur in acute pericarditis and aortic dissection, both of which can cause localized substernal pain or referred pain to the shoulder.
12 kwi 2016 · Pleuritic chest pain is characterized by sudden and intense sharp, stabbing, or burning pain in the chest when inhaling and exhaling. Pulmonary embolism is the most common serious cause,...
13 gru 2023 · Also called pleuritis, pleurisy causes sharp chest pain (pleuritic pain) that worsens during breathing. One pleural layer of tissue wraps around the outside of the lungs. The other pleural layer lines the inner chest wall.
The main symptom of pleurisy is chest pain (pleuritic pain) that feels sharp, stabbing or knife-like, coming from one specific place. It’s worse when you breathe deeply or cough and sometimes spreads to your shoulder or back.
1 maj 2007 · Pleuritic chest pain is a common presenting symptom and has many causes, which range from life-threatening to benign, self-limited conditions. Pulmonary embolism is the most common...
4 sty 2024 · Pleuritic chest pain is characterized by severe, sharp pain that worsens with coughing, swallowing, and deep breathing. A high-pitched breath sound, called a pleural friction rub, is a common sign of pleurisy that can be discovered upon examination.
