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Definition

Endocarditis is inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves (endocardium).

See also:

* Culture-negative endocarditis
* Infective endocarditis

Symptoms

* Abnormal urine color
* Chills (common)
* Excessive sweating (common)
* Fatigue
* Fever (common)
* Joint pain
* Muscle aches and pains
* Night sweats
* Nail abnormalities (splinter hemorrhages under the nails)
* Paleness
* Red, painless skin spots on the palms and soles (Janeway lesions)
* Red, painful nodes in the pads of the fingers and toes (Osler's nodes)
* Shortness of breath with activity
* Swelling of feet, legs, abdomen
* Weakness
* Weight loss

Note: Endocarditis symptoms can develop slowly (subacute) or suddenly (acute).