Pleurisy
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| ICD-10 | J90, R09.1 |
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| ICD-9 | 511 |
| DiseasesDB | 29361 |
| MeSH | D010998 |
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Overview
Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis or pleural inflammation, is a disease state in which there is inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs. A symptom associated with pleurisy or pleuritus is pleuritic chest pain. Pleuritic chest pain is defined as a sharp pain on either inspiration or expiration. Pleurisy can be caused by a variety of infectious and non-infectious causes.
Associated Symptoms
- Fever
- Cough
- Chills
- Shortness of breath
- Weight loss
- Poor appetite
- Sharp chest pain with breathing. Pain can limit the movement on the side of the chest with pleurisy.
- Rapid shallow breaths
- Inability to take a deep breath
- Itching in sites on the back (near the site of the lungs, but no visible rashes)
- Dizziness
Differential Diagnosis of Causes of Pleurisy
Inflammatory conditions
- Empyema, pleural
Miscellaneous syndromes
- Renal failure, chronic
Gastrointestinal disorders
Autosomal recessive conditions
- Recurrent hereditary polyserositis
Cardiac and vascular conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Infectious conditions
Iatrogenic conditions
References
- Kenny, Dr. (2002). ""Pleurisy and Pleuritic Pain"". Patient UK. Retrieved 2006-03-14.
- ""Pleurisy"". eCureMe. Retrieved 2006-03-14.
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