The characteristics of aggravation of the pain when breathing and swallowing,relief of pain when the patient bends forward from the waist,and often the presence of a fever before the onset of pain indicates:

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The characteristics described are consistent with the symptoms of pericarditis, an inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart, which can cause pain that worsens with breathing and swallowing, but is relieved when the patient bends forward. Fever is also a common symptom of pericarditis. Musculoskeletal pain, esophagitis, and pulmonary embolism would not typically exhibit these specific characteristics.

The Characteristics of Aggravation of the Pain When Breathing and Swallowing,relief