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Definition

Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle.

Symptoms

There may be no symptoms. If symptoms occur, they may include:

Abnormal heartbeat
Chest pain that may resemble a heart attack
Fatigue
Fever and other signs of infection including headache, muscle aches, sore throat, diarrhea, or rashes
Joint pain or swelling
Leg swelling
Shortness of breath

Other symptoms that may occur with this disease:

Fainting, often related to irregular heart rhythms
Low urine output

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Chest Pain
Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen. More »
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Decreased Urine Output
Decreased urine output is defined as producing less than 500 milliliters of urine in 24 hours. More »
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Breathless - Lying Flat
Breathing difficulty while lying down is an abnormal condition in which a person must keep the head elevated (by sitting or standing) to be able to breathe deeply or comfortably. The condition may also cause a person to wake up suddenly during the... More »
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